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Domestic Violence Is on the Rise in Conn. Amid Pandemic
After a deadly domestic violence incident in Waterbury on Tuesday, organizations are urging people to reach out for help.
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State Officials Say They Want More Resources For Domestic Violence Survivors
Over the past year of the pandemic, calls to the domestic violence hotline have doubled. Advocates and lawmakers are pushing for more resources, and say no one should hesitate to reach out for help. “The most important message that we have is you are not alone,” Sgt. Dawn Pagan says. Pagan of the Connecticut state police encouraged victims to...
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Calls For Help Increasing For Domestic Violence Assistance
Throughout the pandemic, resources for domestic violence support have not been able to keep up with the demand for help.
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Understanding Connecticut's New Domestic Violence Law
Tomorrow marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It also marks the start of a new law in Connecticut that broadens the scope of what is considered domestic violence. Meghan Scanlon, the CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence sat down with NBC Connecticut’s Jane Caffrey to discuss it.
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Q&A: Understanding Connecticut's New Domestic Violence Law
Tomorrow marks the start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It also marks the start of a new law in Connecticut that broadens the scope of what is considered domestic violence. Meghan Scanlon, the CEO of the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence sat down with NBC Connecticut’s Jane Caffrey to discuss it.
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Advocates Say ‘Jennifer's Law' Will Require Education for Law Enforcement, Judicial System
Starting this week new changes set to go into effect for Connecticut’s domestic violence laws.
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JENNIFER'S LAW: New Law Creates Harsher Penalties for Domestic Violence
New penalties for people convicted of domestic violence in Connecticut are set to take effect under Jennifer’s Law.
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Actress, Advocates, Survivors Testify for Stricter Domestic Violence Laws
One component of Jennifers’ Law is to expand the definition of domestic violence in civil statue cases to include non-physical forms of abuse.
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Domestic Violence Cases on the Rise Amid Pandemic
Connecticut sees rise in domesticviolence in cases amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Advocates For Domestic Violence Victims Launch Campaign
The parents who lost a daughter to domestic violence are working with a group to help bring awareness to the needs of domestic violence victims, especially during the pandemic.
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New Haven Marks Start of Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and on Tuesday, New Haven officials spoke about how the COVID-19 pandemic has brought new concerns.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month Comes Amid Pandemic Uptick
The Hope Family Justice Center in New Haven launched about a year and a half ago, and since then, they’ve had about 1,000 visits from more than 400 domestic violence victims. “That means they’re coming back to get long term continued services and care,” said Paola Serrecchia, Hope Family Justice Center site manager, who added that’s a good thing...
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Combating Domestic Violence: Advocate Working With Southeastern CT Police
Sgt. Richard Sawyer and Lindsey Michaels walk side-by-side to a police patrol car, discussing case numbers. Sawyer is in full uniform, Michaels only owns a bulletproof vest. It is not your typical police partnership.
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Advocate Helping Police With Domestic Violence Victims
An advocate for domestic violence victims is now embedded with nine different police departments in southeastern Connecticut.
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Addressing Domestic Violence in Connecticut
Domestic violence was center stage in Connecticut Friday, at two press conferences addressing needs in the state. “The fact is that abuse is under-reported,” said State Senator Alex Bergstein (D) – Greenwich. “If she can summon the superhuman strength to leave, that’s when danger peaks.” There were 11 women and three men in Connecticut killed in intimate partner homicides in…