“Give Victims Time” Bill Goes Into Effect
A bill to extend the statute of limitations from five to twenty years since the date of the crime was passed during the 2019 legislative session and took effect Oct. 1, 2019. More coming…
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Connecticut reaches “full reform” through efforts to end sexual assault kit backlog
The Joyful Heart Foundation – a national organization working to end the backlog of untested sexual assault kits – announced that Connecticut has reached “full reform” of its sexual assault backlog. This means the state meets each of the organization’s six pillars of reform and now: 1) Counts untested sexual assault kits annually 2) Tests […]
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Misleading Marketing Behind “DIY” Sexual Assault Kits
The Alliance is joined by state Attorney General William Tong in questioning the development and marketing of “do-it-yourself” sexual assault kits to be sold online by companies such as MeToo Kits and The Preserve Group.
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Tattoo Event & Fundraiser
Phoenix Ink Tattoo will be hosting their second annual “Still Not Asking For It” event to fight the stigma survivors face within the tattoo community.
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Corazón Lastimado
This art project seeks to highlight the voices of Latina, Latino, and Latinx survivors of sexual violence. Join us on April 18th and help us grow our collection.
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A Time to Act
Join us at UConn School of Law on January 15, 2019 for a conference focused on campus sexual assault prevention and intervention. Tickets are just $35.
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The Alliance Announces Leadership Transition
The search is underway for a new Executive Director of Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence.
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Proposed Title IX Changes Would Roll Back Protections and Harm Students
We stand in strong opposition to the proposed rules.
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We Stand with Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and All Survivors
We watched as Dr. Blasey Ford shared her testimony of a traumatic sexual assault before the Senate Judiciary Committee and millions of Americans.
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We Believe Dr. Blasey Ford
Survivors, advocates and Senator Blumenthal called for a non-partisan and trauma-informed investigation of Dr. Blasey Ford’s allegations.
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Identidad Latina Radio Discusses Sexual Violence
Sheryan Cancel discussed The Alliance and its services on Identidad Latina Radio.
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Academic & Business Communities Honor Our Board Leaders
Two of our Board members were honored for their community service and exemplary leadership.
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VRCCT Attorneys Join The Alliance
The Victim Rights Center of Connecticut will be joining us.
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Voices of Survival
We collected artwork and poems from survivors who wanted to share their stories during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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SAAM Info Booths
The Alliance and CT Department of Public Health teamed up to host an information booth at the Legislative Office Building.
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Meet Our Spring 2018 Interns
We are excited to introduce two new spring interns: Amanda and Katrina.
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The Alliance Participates in the 2nd Annual Women’s March
Staff and volunteers provided resources and collected petition signatures. Our executive director spoke during the rally.
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Our New PSAs
The Alliance and CT Department of Public Health released their new public service announcements.
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#MeToo: Changing a Culture
Hundreds of thousands of stories about sexual harassment and assault are being posted online with the hashtag #MeToo.
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Statement on Charlottesville
Read our statement condemning the acts of violence committed by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia.
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Welcome Summer 2017 Interns
We are happy to announce The Alliance has two new summer interns and one returning intern.
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5th Annual Breakfast Photos
Photos from our 5th Annual Breakfast are now online! Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our event.
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Survey on Offender Sentencing, Registry and Management
Connecticut residents are encouraged to share their experiences and concerns in an online survey.
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New Billboards Feature Connecticut Men
Billboards are on display in Hartford, Waterbury and New Haven to promote our Where Do You Stand? Connecticut campaign.
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SAAM Kick-Off and Lobby Day
Advocates, lawmakers and members of the general public came together for a special event and lobby day.
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An Update from the 2016 Dare to Dream Fund Recipient
Ellie MacGregor, the 2016 Gail Burns-Smith “Dare to Dream” Fund Award Recipient, shares her success story.
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Where Do You Stand CT? A Call to Action
Men currently working in the field of sexual violence prevention will share their tools and techniques with other men throughout the state. Registration is open!
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Culturally Relevant Responses for Latinx Victims/Survivors
Advocates learned about some of the needs, barriers, and cultural dynamics when working with survivors of sexual violence in Latinx communities.
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