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Deadly stabbing in Waterbury puts focus on domestic violence cases
An investigation is underway into the death of a Waterbury woman. Police have arrested the woman’s husband for murder after a stabbing took place while their child was home.
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Domestic violence agency supports survivors on Valentine's Day
Interval House in Hartford is holding a special celebration for women in a safe house and shining the spotlight on teen dating violence.
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Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for death of Meriden mom
A man accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend in Meriden has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, according to the Division of Criminal Justice. Jason Watson is accused of strangling his ex-girlfriend, Perrie Mason, just days before she disappeared. The mother from Meriden was reported missing on Aug. 18, 2019. Her remains were found just days later in the area of…
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Family of CT woman allegedly killed by boyfriend hopes her death helps others
The family of a New Britain mother killed last week is hoping that her story will save the lives of other domestic violence victims. Moenisha Collins, 27, was found by family members unresponsive inside her apartment last Friday, police say, and was later pronounced dead from gunshot wounds. Police have charged 46-year-old Vincent Blair with her murder, and he’s currently…
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CT family raises awareness to domestic violence after mother murdered
After a 27-year-old pregnant New Britain mother was murdered last week, allegedly at the hands of her boyfriend, her family and the CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence are speaking out about preventing these types of tragedies.
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Hartford organization works to lessen domestic violence rates in Conn.
The rates of domestic violence cases are improving in the Hartford area, but they are still higher than they were pre-pandemic, according to Mary-Jane Foster, the president and CEO of the Hartford Interval House. The Interval House is an organization that has a 24/7 hotline that is free and confidential, along with a 25-bed safe house and court advocates in…
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Organization focuses on prevention while trying to lessen domestic violence rates in Conn.
The rates of domestic violence are improving in our state, but they’re still higher than they were pre-covid.
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New Haven vigil honors 22 lives lost last year from domestic violence in CT
Dozens filled Long Wharf Pier in New Haven on Tuesday to honor the victims of domestic violence in the state and provide hope to the survivors.
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Dozens call for action in Hartford for Go Purple Day
Dozens of people walked down Park Street in Hartford to call for action and raise awareness about domestic violence.
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Waterbury event aims to tackle domestic violence
An event in Waterbury scheduled for Saturday aims to bring awareness to domestic violence.
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How a walk in Middletown supports domestic violence survivors
The 9th annual Walk to End the Silence is set to take place in Middletown Saturday. The proceeds from it support New Horizons, a domestic violence center that helps survivors restart their lives in a safer environment. The center’s director says the need has grown since the pandemic, and that’s why they really need the community’s support.
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Connecticut
State and local leaders are highlighting the resources available to help domestic violence survivors in Connecticut.
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Man gets more than 27 years in prison for stalking ex, setting her NYC apartment on fire
A Brooklyn man will spend decades behind bars after being sentenced to prison for stalking his ex and then setting her Queens apartment on fire in 2021, the local district attorney’s office said.
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Maine man served little jail time for abusing two women. Now a third says he ‘almost killed' her
Christopher Pelkey, 35, twice pleaded guilty to misdemeanor crimes, and this week prosecutors will learn whether he’ll go to trial for the latest domestic abuse allegations.
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Hartford mother's death putting focus on domestic violence issues
A family continues to mourn the death of a mother. Hartford Police say a 64-year-old woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend last week on Oakland Terrace.
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Hartford mother's death putting focus on domestic violence issues
A family continues to mourn the death of a mother. Hartford Police say a 64-year-old woman was shot and killed by her boyfriend last week on Oakland Terrace. It’s putting a focus on victims of domestic violence. “It’s still surreal. It still doesn’t feel like this is true. I’m like having a bad dream, ” said Nikia Wallace. Wallace...
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Yankees pitcher Cordero suspended rest of season under MLB domestic violence policy
New York Yankees pitcher Jimmy Cordero has been suspended for the rest of the season for violating the league’s domestic violence policy, the team and Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.
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Vigil Held for Grandmother Stabbed to Death in Hartford
On Thursday, people gathered to remember a grandmother who police say was brutally killed in Hartford.
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Domestic Violence Protections to be Discussed at Public Hearing
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening protections as it relates to domestic violence.
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Domestic Violence Protections to Be Discussed at Public Hearing
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence will convene for a public hearing on Wednesday to discuss strengthening protections as it relates to domestic violence. According to the state, one in five women and one in seven men have experienced domestic abuse in Connecticut. That’s why the coalition along with other domestic violence advocates are gathering at the Legislative Office...