CCADV Press Releases

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is deeply saddened to learn that a woman in Ansonia was the victim of an intimate partner homicide. This marks the 9th known intimate partner homicide in Connecticut this year.

We are deeply saddened to learn of this week's murder/suicide in West Haven. This marks Connecticut's 8th intimate partner homicide this year. The West Haven Police Department reports that the couple had recently ended a long-term dating relationship prior to the homicide of the female victim.

Today's arrest of the husband of a woman murdered in Guilford this past July marks Connecticut's 7th intimate partner homicide this year. Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and its 18 member organizations urge anyone who is concerned about their own safety or that of a loved one to reach out to Safe Connect, Connecticut's domestic violence resource center.

Each year, advocates, survivors, and supporters recognize October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It serves as an important opportunity to have a coordinated community conversation about domestic violence and raise awareness about the availability of confidential, safe and free services to those in need. Here in Connecticut, a new law will also go into effect, providing victims and survivors with increased options to be safer.

Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and its board of directors are pleased to announce the selection of Meghan Scanlon as the organization’s next President & CEO. Scanlon brings with her a wealth of both government and nonprofit experience, coupled with a passion for ensuring that survivors of domestic violence have access to high quality services and supports that allow them to thrive.