Law seeks to help domestic violence victims
HARTFORD - A new state law aimed at providing better protection to victims of domestic violence goes into effect today.The new law, or Public Act 12-114, is based on recommendations of the Domestic...
View ArticleOutspoken Connecticut victim advocate says her job in jeopardy
Join the conversation - what do you think? By The Associated Press (Article published Sept. 27)HARTFORD — Connecticut Victim Advocate Michelle Cruz is fighting to keep her job after criticizing the...
View ArticlePetition started to keep Michelle Cruz as state Victim Advocate
HARTFORD - An online petition has been created in support of current Victim Advocate Michelle Cruz. Check the petition out here.Join the conversation - what do you think should happen? Should Cruz stay...
View ArticleConnecticut's victim's advocate continues fight against governor's early...
By Matt DeRienzomderienzo@journalregister.comTORRINGTON - Connecticut’s victim advocate continued her criticism of Gov. Dannel Malloy’s early prisoner release program, and said in a speech to...
View ArticleBecome a mentor
Living in Safe Alternatives, Inc., a non-profit organizaton which helps abused, abandoned, adjusticated and neglected youths, is looking for adults who can serve as mentors. If you would like to make a...
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Connecticut Sen. Len Suzio, victims group rail against early release program...
State Sen. Len Suzio, front, speaks to the press outside the Department of Correction office building. Behind Suzio, left to right, Barbara Ruhe, John Barrett, Jan Smolinski, Dawn Luddy, and Liz...
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Touch a Truck event to help families in need
BRANFORD - The United Way of Greater New Haven and the town of Branford are hosting the 5th annual Touch a Truck event this coming weekend.Admission is free with a donation of disposable diapers, which...
View ArticleSupport group to help families impacted by homicide
NEW HAVEN - Survivors of Homicide Inc. announced that it will be forming a second support group, which will meet n New Haven, starting on Thursday, Nov. 15.The group will meet on the third Thursday of...
View ArticleCrime victims invited to informational session on legislative proposals
From an announcement from the Office of the State Victim Advocate:HARTFORD - The Connecticut Sentencing Commission, a permanent commission established to review on an ongoing basis criminal justice and...
View ArticlePublic hearing planned on juvenile offender legislation
HARTFORD - The Connecticut Sentencing Commission is hosting a public hearing on Thursday, Nov. 8 at the Legislative Office Building on the topic of juvenile sentence reduction. The hearing will be at...
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Hurricane Sandy relief drive planned
Jenny Golfin of the Register Citizen and Daniela Forte of the Litchfield County Times are collecting donations for those impacted by Hurricane Sandy in Connecticut.Items being collected are: bottled...
View ArticleJuvenile sentence reduction hearing postponed
The Connecticut Sentencing Commission hearing that had been planned for Nov. 8 has been postponed until later this month, due to lingering effects of the recent bad weather in some areas of the...
View ArticleNew Haven mother left in the dark about missing son plans to sue police
By Michelle Tuccitto SulloInvestigations EditorNEW HAVEN — A city woman who claims police turned her away when she tried to report her son Mutalib “Bobby” Bello missing in May is planning to file a...
View ArticleSurvivors of Homicide plans support group meetings, events
The Wethersfield-based organization, Survivors of Homicide, Inc., has announced the following events:New London - Tuesday, Dec. 18 at 111 Huntington Road, New London at 6 p.m.. Food and refreshments...
View ArticleExperiencing domestic violence? Help is available
In the wake of the recent shooting death of Svetlana Bell in New Fairfield during a domestic dispute, the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence is urging individuals to seek help if...
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You can help Newtown victims by donating to local non-profit
By Viktoria SundqvistThe Middletown PressSpecial to the RegisterFor those wishing to help Newtown residents directly affected by Friday’s elementary school shooting, the Newtown Youth & Family...
View ArticleAgencies providing services for those impacted by Newtown tragedy
HARTFORD – The Office of the Victim Advocate announced numbers for families to call for services following the Newtown school massacre. “Our hearts and prayers go out to the school body, the families...
View ArticleHelping Newtown fund is right up Hamden business owners' alley
By Michael BellmoreRegister Staff HAMDEN — Johnson’s Duckpin Lanes will be holding a fundraiser in February for the Sandy Hook School Memorial Scholarship Fund at the University of Connecticut.“When...
View ArticleAmerican Red Cross Community Blood Drives Scheduled for February
The American Red Cross encourages all those who are eligible to donate blood to help patients in need at a community blood drive.Thousands of blood donations are needed daily to meet the needs of...
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