Bristol schools to receive $3K a year support project

By Brian Johnson; The Bristol Press; May 25, 2026

BRISTOL — Bristol Public Schools will receive $3,000 annually for three years as part of its partnership with the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence was awarded a $36,000 Seedlings grant to “continue and extend” their work through Sept. 30, 2028. Superintendent of Schools Iris White said Bristol schools will be receiving $3,000 annually for the next three years to support the district’s participation in the project.

White said Bristol Public Schools are proud of their continued partnership with the Prudence Crandall Center in New Britain, which she said reflects “a shared commitment to supporting the social-emotional well-being, safety and healthy development” of local students.

“We have already started to work with the Prudence Crandall Center who are providing training for our school counselors and psychologists about abusive relationships and raising awareness about available supports in the community,” she said.

“We will be providing more workshops and ongoing support for staff, students and families.”

White said the focus at the secondary level will continue to center on “critical” topics including “healthy relationships, self-esteem and boundaries, dating abuse prevention, safe use of technology and education that empowers students to recognize and build respectful, healthy relationships.”

“We are grateful for this partnership and for the opportunity to continue providing our students with the knowledge, tools and support they need to thrive both academically and personally,” White said.

White attended the 15th annual Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence First 100 Breakfast and Awards Ceremony at the Hartford Marriott Downtown. She said it was an “inspiring” event that honored and celebrated Connecticut leaders who “work tirelessly to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families.”

“I was proud to have been nominated by Prudence Crandall as one of the First 100,” she said.