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Voices of Survival
Posted in Events, News
Also tagged art, artwork, poems, rape, sexual violence, spoken word, survivors
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Our New PSAs
The Alliance and CT Department of Public Health released their new public service announcements.
Posted in News
Also tagged bystander intervention, Connecticut, Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Connecticut Department of Public Health, public service announcement, sexual harassment, sexual violence
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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.
Posted in News, Studies and Resources
Also tagged Connecticut, offender registry, public, registry, sex offenders, survey, victim advocates
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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.
Posted in Events, For the Press, News
Also tagged Connecticut, events, legislative session, lobby, press conference, SAAM, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, victim advocates
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We Stand With Survivors
The Alliance takes very seriously survivors’ need for safety, and acknowledge the fears of those who have been targets of bigotry and violence.
Posted in Sexual Violence in the News
Also tagged abuse, assault, bigotry, boys, children, community, discrimination, election, girls, immigrants, justice, LGBTQ, oppression, people of color, privilege, protection, racism, rights, services, sexism, support, survivors, victims, violence, women
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Advocates and Allies Kick Off SAAM with General Assembly Members
Advocates and allies gathered in Hartford on the National Day of Action to kick off Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Posted in Events, For the Press, News
Also tagged affirmative consent, bills, college campuses, Connecticut, consent, Deb Heinrich, Hartford, human trafficking, Ivonne Zucco, kick-off, Laura Cordes, legislative session, media, parental rights, press conference, rape, Representative Caroline Simmons, Representative Gregory Haddad, representatives, SAAM, Senator Mae Flexer, Senator Tony Hwang, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sexual violence, violence against women, Where Do You Stand?
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Radio La Bomba Discusses Sexual Violence in Latinx Communities
Radio La Bomba invites one of our Victim Advocates to discuss sexual violence in Latinx communities on the Morning Show with DJ Metrix.
Posted in Events, News
Also tagged affirmative consent, bilingual, bystander intervention, community outreach, Connecticut, consent, education, Español, hotlines, Latin@, Latina, Latino, Latinx, Morning Show with DJ Metrix, prevention education, public policy, Radio La Bomba CT 97.1, radio show, SAAM, schools, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, sexual assault prevention, sexual harassment, sexual violence, Spanish, street harassment, talk show, toxic masculinity, victim advocacy, victim services
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Dare to Dream Fund Now Accepting Applications
A scholarship or stipend will be granted to an individual who displays leadership and commitment to sexual violence prevention and victim advocacy.
Posted in News, Studies and Resources
Also tagged Connecticut, Dare to Dream Fund, Gail Burns-Smith, public policy, scholarship, sexual violence, stipend, students, victim advocacy, volunteer, women's studies
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The Needs of African American Survivors of Sexual Assault
A new study focused on the distinct experiences, responses and needs of African American women who are victims and survivors of sexual assault.
Posted in News, Studies and Resources
Also tagged African Americans, financial stability, mental health, poverty, PTSD, racism, sexual coercion, sexual violence, substance abuse
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GBS SAFE Program 5th Anniversary Celebration
On January 26th, the Gail Burns-Smith Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner Program marked its 5th anniversary.
Posted in Events
Also tagged Connecticut, criminal justice officials, forensic examiners, Gail Burns-Smith, hospital employees, legislators, SAFE Program, victim advocates
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Governor Malloy Pledges to Address Kit Backlog
Governor Malloy pledged to form a statewide, multidisciplinary working group to address Connecticut’s backlog of 879 sexual assault evidence collection kits.
Posted in For the Press, News, Sexual Violence in the News
Also tagged Connecticut, crime lab, criminal justice, kit backlog, rape kit
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“It Happened Here” Documentary Screenings
A second documentary, “It Happened Here”, follows women from Amherst College, Vanderbilt University and the University of Connecticut who went public about how their schools mishandled their sexual assault cases. Screenings will be held on college campuses as part of the White House’s It’s On Us Campaign.
Posted in Sexual Violence in the News
Also tagged campus, documentary, film, It Happened Here
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Advocates and Congressmen Call for Passage of the “Real” VAWA
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) has been improving the response to sexual assault, domestic violence, and stalking for nearly twenty years. VAWA, which was first passed in 1994 and subsequently reauthorized in 2000 and 2005, is a comprehensive legislative package that has brought together law enforcement, victim advocates, healthcare professionals, social service providers, and others to share information and use their distinct roles to improve community responses to violence against women.
Posted in For the Press, Sexual Violence in the News
Also tagged college campuses, Congressman Courtney, Congressman Himes, Congressman Murphy, Congresswoman DeLauro, Connecticut, Norwalk, prevention education, rape, Senate, Senator Blumenthal, Senator Lieberman, sexual violence, STOP Grant, VAWA, violence against women
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The CONNSACS Annual Meeting & Breakfast
On April 27th, 2012, CONNSACS held its annual meeting at the Inn at Middletown. In attendance were Governor Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy, CONNSACS staff, member program representatives, and community allies. The meeting was an opportunity to elect the CONNSACS board, celebrate the work of sexual assault crisis services programs, and present awards to two […]
Posted in Events, For the Press, News
Also tagged award, Central Connecticut State University, counseling, crisis services, Dare to Dream Fund, education, Gail Burns-Smith, Governor Malloy, Greater Hartford Arts Council, NSVRC Visionary Voice Award, scholarship, sexual violence, Stamford, stipend, victim advocacy, YWCA New Britain
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Governor Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy: It’s Time to Talk about Sexual Assault
In a new public service announcement, Governor Malloy and First Lady Cathy Malloy discuss the urgent need for Connecticut residents to talk about sexual violence and to reach out for help if they have been assaulted.
Posted in For the Press, News, Sexual Violence in the News
Also tagged Connecticut, Governor Malloy, hotline, PSA, public service announcement, resources, sexual violence, victim advocacy
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