CCADV Press Releases

Check out the latest press releases from Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Lifting up our voices. Lifting up survivors.

For Media Contact, reach out to Liza Andrews
Vice President of Government & Public Relations

Business Hours: (860) 282-7899
Nights/Weekends: (860) 919-9707
Email: landrews@ctcadv.org

  • Domestic Violence Snapshot in Connecticut During COVID-19 Apr 09 2020

    With domestic violence organizations seeing an increase in calls for help, Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) and our 18 member organizations want to remind everyone that help is available 24/7 throughout COVID-19. CCADV offers the following data available from various stakeholders within Connecticut’s domestic violence response system: CT Safe Connect/Statewide Hotline Contact to Safe Connect, Connecticut’s centralized domestic violence resource hub, has been consistent. There were 1,060 contacts in January, 1,284 contacts in February, and 1,314 contacts in March. 7% of individuals who contacted Safe Connect over the past two weeks expressed concerns related specifically to COVID-19. The majority of victims and survivors seeking assistance through Safe Connect do so via phone call as opposed to chat or email (texting is temporarily unavailable during this remote work period).

    Read More Download PDF
  • Domestic Violence Advocates Available to Assist with Restraining Orders Apr 03 2020

    The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) today thanked Governor Lamont for yesterday’s Executive Order creating an alternative to affidavits in restraining orders. The Executive Order, coupled with new processes established by the CT Judicial Branch, will allow victims to apply for a restraining order completely electronically without having to go to court. Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, CCADV, CT Safe Connect and advocates at our 18 member organizations will be able to assist victims with completing the restraining order application remotely.

    Read More Download PDF
  • CCADV to Provide Transportation for Domestic Violence Victims Seeking a Restraining Order Apr 02 2020

    Today Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) announced that it will provide transportation to any domestic violence victims seeking to apply for a restraining order. Noting necessary court closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic, CCADV has noticed a downward trend in restraining order applications and wants to ensure that all victims have access to this important safety measure. CCADV is partnering with Lindsey Limousine.

    Read More Download PDF
  • CCADV Calls on State to Fund Child Advocates to Support Children Who Witness Domestic Violence Feb 26 2020

    Last year 4,600 children walked through the doors of Connecticut’s 18 domestic violence organizations. Nearly 1,000 of those kids, most 6 years or younger, stayed in a domestic violence shelter with a parent. While their needs vary, they were all experiencing trauma and required the support and guidance of a child and family advocate within each domestic violence organization. Unfortunately services to these children are negatively impacted by a lack of funding that is limited to supporting .3 FTE (full-time employee) at each of the 18 sites. Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is calling on the state to fully fund these critical positions.

    Read More Download PDF