Bill would reduce sentences for domestic violence survivors convicted of crimes related to their abuse
Nicole Zappone; The Bristol Press; Mar. 20, 2025 A local domestic violence shelter is supporting state legislation that would cut in half the sentences of people who are domestic violence survivors and who committed a crime related to their domestic violence abuse. In these bills, legislation would
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Bills would cut in half sentences for those who suffered domestic violence
Nicole Zappone; New Britain Herald; Mar. 19, 2025 NEW BRITAIN — Many state legislators threw their support behind legislation that would cut in half the sentences of people who are domestic violence survivors and who committed a crime related to their domestic violence abuse. In these bills, legis
Read MorePodcast: Advocates are prepared for an increase in domestic violence incidents this holiday season
Chloe Wynne, Catherine Shen; NPR’s Where We Live; Dec. 9, 2024 The holiday season can bring financial stress, more time at home, and pressure to spend time with family. According to advocates, these conditions place survivors of domestic violence at high risk. This hour, we talk to advocates a
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Prudence Crandall Center calls for support on Giving Tuesday
Claudia Hilario; New Britain Herald; Nov. 29, 2024 NEW BRITAIN — New Britain’s Prudence Crandall Center, a lifeline for individuals escaping domestic violence, is asking the community to support its programs during Giving Tuesday. Next week, this global day of generosity presents a unique opport
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Community notes: ‘Silent No More’ vigil to honor the lives lost to domestic violence
Staff Reports; Record-Journal Southington/Plainville Community News; Oct. 4, 2024 The Prudence Crandall Center will hold its annual “Silent No More” candlelight vigil Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. The event honors the lives lost to domestic violence in Connecticut over the past year and serves as
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Berlin’s Carlson spreading awareness for domestic violence
Rob Gullo; New Britain Herald; Oct. 4, 2024 BERLIN — Charley Carlson, a Berlin senior who is an outside hitter and captain of the girls volleyball team, is getting involved with her surrounding community and showing qualities of a leader. The star volleyball player is doing a project in conjunct
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