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8 Ways to Teach Kids about Consent and Healthy Boundaries

By Ian Haisley | Published: January 31, 2023

Teaching bodily autonomy results in a child who is capable of setting boundaries, feels empowered to say ‘no,’ and is able to navigate a world that often does […]

8 Maneras de Enseñar a los Niños sobre el Consentimiento y los Límites Saludables

By Ian Haisley | Published: January 12, 2023

8 Maneras de Enseñar a los Niños sobre el Consentimiento y los Límites Saludables Enseñar autonomía corporal da como resultado un niño que es capaz de establecer límites, se siente […]

Celebrating our Bilingual Advocates during Hispanic Heritage Month

By Beth Hamilton | Published: October 13, 2022

This month is Hispanic Heritage Month, and we are honored to recognize the talented and compassionate Hispanic and Latinx bilingual victim advocates working to support and advocate for victims and […]

The Alliance’s Reflections on Friday’s Roe v. Wade Supreme Court Decision

By Ruth Bruno | Published: June 29, 2022

We are heartbroken by the U.S. Supreme Court’s unprecedented decision to upend settled law and overturn Roe vs. Wade. The decision will disproportionately impact those who are already marginalized: people […]

Grooming 101: How to Spot it; How to Stop It

By Ruth Bruno | Published: March 28, 2022

What is Grooming? Grooming is a tactic in which someone methodically builds a trusting relationship with a child or young adult, their family, and community to manipulate, coerce, or force […]

Temporary Decrease in Federal Funding Puts Victims of Crime at Serious Risk

By Ruth Bruno | Published: February 14, 2022

A letter signed by seven victim service organizations to Governor Lamont urged his support for […]

Alliance Joins Blumenthal in Push to Secure State Funds for Survivors of Sexual Violence

By Ruth Bruno | Published: December 29, 2021

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence joined Senator Richard Blumenthal and fellow anti-violence agencies outside the Capitol building in late December to highlight the impending vote on the reauthorization […]

8 Ways to Teach Kids about Consent and Healthy Boundaries

By Ruth Bruno | Published: September 15, 2021

Teaching bodily autonomy results in a child who is capable of setting boundaries, feels empowered to say ‘no,’ and is able to navigate a world that often does […]

‘Children Deserve Better’: Alliance Executive Director on Preventing Abuse Depicted in ‘Allen Vs. Farrow’

By Ruth Bruno | Published: March 29, 2021

Author’s Note: A version of this piece was published in the Hartford Courant on March 27, 2021. Through numerous email and phone exchanges over the course of two weeks, I […]

Rowan Talks: Keeping the Conversation Current During Lockdown

By Ruth Bruno | Published: February 27, 2021

As educators and students have had to adjust to distance learning, The Rowan Center has pivoted to do the same, making sure that education about sexual violence is still reaching […]

Beauty For Ashes: How a Survivor Leads Healing Through Trauma-Informed Yoga

By Ruth Bruno | Published: February 27, 2021

When Nikki Adams turned to yoga to heal the trauma she endured as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, she found that the same spaces which often preached inclusivity were […]

Youth Lead the Way at Center for Family Justice’s Community Research Project

By Ruth Bruno | Published: January 28, 2021

What’s the most difficult part of leading Youth-led Participatory Action Research? Ensuring that the project is, indeed, youth-led, according to violence prevention specialist Katelyn Owens. As a facilitator at the […]

Rayna Dyton-White: Finding Balance in the World of Defense and Community Advocacy

By Ruth Bruno | Published: January 27, 2021

“As a ‘spitfire’ teenage activist who grew into an attorney, Rayna Dyton-White’s varied background prepared her for her eventual role as the Director of Diversity and Inclusion and Title […]

Johanna DeBari: A Pathway Toward Restorative Justice On Campus

By Ruth Bruno | Published: December 17, 2020

Coming to the close of a year fraught with continued challenges, Johanna DeBari has found a silver lining in the face of tumult.Social distancing amid the pandemic threatens to […]

Therapy in the Age of Social Distancing: Women and Families Center’s Virtual Counseling Room Offers Welcoming Oasis

By Ruth Bruno | Published: December 16, 2020

As the shared experience of ‘Zoom fatigue’ sets in, those who work with children are especially strapped to find a way to keep their screen-partners engaged and connected. But […]

Title IX Roundtable – A Collaborative Response to the Latest Revisions

By Ruth Bruno | Published: December 16, 2020

Event program available here. This half-day conference includes speakers, panelists, and group discussion as we explore best practices in providing support to survivors of sexual violence on college and university […]

New Space For New Britain – YWCA Sexual Assault Crisis Services Moves In

By Ruth Bruno | Published: October 15, 2020

When the YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) opens back up to visitors, clients will be welcomed into a new, spacious area, complete with a cozy counseling […]

Alliance Joins Every Voice Coalition In Advocating for Campus Survivor Protections

By Ruth Bruno | Published: September 21, 2020

The Ct Alliance to End Sexual Violence, Every Voice Coalition CT and legislators met Monday to voice their support for a proposed bill that would extended protections for survivors of […]