We collected artwork and poems from survivors who wanted to share their stories during Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Our New PSAs
The Alliance and CT Department of Public Health released their new public service announcements.
Survey on Offender Sentencing, Registry and Management
Connecticut residents are encouraged to share their experiences and concerns in an online survey.
SAAM Kick-Off and Lobby Day
Advocates, lawmakers and members of the general public came together for a special event and lobby day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
GBS SAFE Program 5th Anniversary Celebration
On January 26th, the Gail Burns-Smith Sexual Assault Forensics Examiner Program marked its 5th anniversary.
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.
“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.
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