Press Statements and Releases
Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Law Enforcement To Lead National Initiative to Help Highest Risk Victims-May 10, 2012
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is partnering with law enforcement from across the state to implement nationally recognized risk assessment strategies to better serve victims in the highest danger. Connecticut domestic violence advocates and police departments have been selected as one of ten sites across the country to receive training and technical assistance to address homicide prevention and reduce violence against women. According to the Connecticut Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee - a project of CCADV- Connecticut has averaged 16 homicides annually over the past ten years. Read more.
New Domestic Violence Law Strengthens Orders of Protection and Law Enforcement's Response- May 9, 2012
Newly created domestic violence law would allow a restraining order to be in place to protect a victim for up to one year and creates model policy for all law enforcement in the state. The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), the state's leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those who serve them, today called legislative changes a true step forward in the advancement of strong policy aimed at protecting state residents. Read more.
A Typical Day in Connecticut: Our View- March 28, 2012
On September 15, 2011, 768 victims of domestic violence reached out for help in Connecticut. That total included 262 adults – mostly women – who found refuge in emergency shelters or transitional housing provided by local domestic violence programs. In addition to a safe place to lay their heads at night, shelter residents were provided with a variety of comprehensive services which aim to strengthen their opportunity to live free from abuse. In addition, 496 adults and children received non-residential assistance and services including individual counseling, legal advocacy, and support groups. That’s a typical day in Connecticut. Read more.
CCADV Sponsors Forum on the Impact of Domestic Violence on Children- March 7, 2012
Lead child advocates, health professionals, policy makers and law enforcement deliberated over solutions to assist children impacted by domestic violence in Connecticut at a forum held this week at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. The event entitled, "Domestic Violence Through the Eyes of a Child," hosted national expert Betsy McAlister Groves, Founder and Executive Director of the Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center. The event was co-hosted by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV), Connecticut's Commission on Children and the Office of the Child Advocate. Read more.
Jarmoc Named Executive Director of CCADV- February 7, 2012
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) has selected Karen M. Jarmoc to serve as its leader as it moves forward with its meaningful work to strengthen Connecticut's response to victims of domestic violence. Board President, Sandy Aldieri today announced that Jarmoc, who has held the post of Interim Executive Director with CCADV since April 2011, has been appointed its Executive Director effective February 15th. "Karen Jarmoc has been a tremendous and strong voice for our statewide coalition and for victims of family violence in Connecticut," said Aldieri. Read more.
Attorney Kevin R. Hennessy Joins CCADV Board of Directors- January 25, 2012
The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is pleased to announce that Attorney Kevin R. Hennessy has been selected to serve on its Board of Directors. “We are excited to have Kevin join our Board,” said Karen Jarmoc, Interim Executive Director of CCADV. “He will bring a unique perspective and expertise that we believe will help shape the success of our organization.” Read more.
CCADV Unveils Policy Agenda- January 24, 2012
On Thursday, with domestic violence advocates, law enforcement leaders and elected officials by their side, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) unveiled its legislative priorities for the 2012 session. "The Coalition is in support of some key measures aimed at keeping victims safe and safer," said Karen Jarmoc, Interim Director of CCADV. "As the recognized leading voice for victims of domestic violence and those who serve them, we are pleased to focus our policy work on initiatives which will strengthen Connecticut’s response to victims in our state.” Read more.