Connecticut Sexual Assault Crisis Services, Inc

CONNSACS is a statewide association of individual sexual assault crisis programs working to end sexual violence through victim assistance, community education and public policy advocacy. Most recently CCSU Social Work Program have placed students at two sexual assault centers (SACS).

Requirement: All volunteers and interns must receive a minimum of 40 hours of sexual assault/sexual abuse training required for certification, provided by CONNSACS.

Description: To provide support for victims, friends, and family of sexual assault/sexual abuse, sexual harassment and stalking. Provide medical and legal advocacy to victims. Opportunities include: 24 hr. crisis counseling; short-term, supportive counseling; police and emergency advocacy; community education and self-defense classes.

YWCA of New Britain

Sexual Assault Crisis Services

22 Glen St.

New Britain, CT 06051

(860) 225-4681

Contact:

Safe Haven

Sexual Assault Crisis Services

29 Central Ave

Waterbury, CT 06702

(203) 753-3613

Contact:

Prudence Crandell Center for Women

Box 895

New Britain CT 06050

(860) 826-4993

Contact: Kimberly Deep

Required: Domestic violence training is required for all volunteers & interns prior to starting.

Description: Serves battered women and their children; provides shelter; support & advocacy.

Hartford Interval House, Inc.

Box 340207

Hartford, CT 06134-0207

(860) 246-9149, ext.10

Contact: June Blacksten

Required: Domestic violence training is required on all volunteers & interns prior to starting. A police record check will be conducted. All volunteers must commit to two hours a week for one year. Upcoming training dates: April 28, 29 May 4 and 5 2001

Description: The mission is to end domestic violence by providing emergency shelter and supportive services. Volunteers and interns play an essential role in providing services to victims of domestic violence and their children.