Advocacy

Acts of interpersonal violence can be traumatic and may impact many different aspects of a survivor’s life. Survivors of interpersonal violence may face challenges navigating complicated criminal justice proceedings and social service systems. Goodwin University offers resource and referral information to help survivors navigate these systems and make better informed decisions. All services are free and many are confidential.

Interval House

Offers on-site counselors and advocates available to help victims of domestic violence 24 hours a day. Spanish speaking counselors and multilingual translation services are available.

English: 860-838-8467
Español: 844-831-9200

Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence

Provide unbiased, non-judgmental support through nine community-based centers and provides education and information to victims and survivors of sexual violence, and their loved ones, to assist them in making decisions that are best for them.

English: 888-999-5545
Español: 888-568-8332

CT Safe Connect

Safe Connect is Connecticut’s domestic violence information and resource line, providing a coordinated response to the needs of survivors. The Safe Connect Coordinators are available 24/7/365 by phone, text, chat, or email, so survivors can talk in the way that feels most comfortable to them. Survivors are also offered a connection to one of the 18 member organizations across the state for ongoing support.

Call or Text: 888-774-2900
Email: safeconnect@ctcadv.org
Chat: ctsafeconnect.org

YWCA New Britain Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS)

YWCA New Britain’s Sexual Assault Crisis Service (SACS) is a program of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence and covers a 46-town region, including all of Hartford County, part of Tolland County and the town of Plymouth. SACS offers free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence and their loved ones.

New Britain: 860-505-0469
Hartford: 860-547-1022

Hospital accompaniment

When a survivor chooses to seek medical care at a local hospital, trained advocates meet the victim at the hospital to provide emotional support and to help the victim make informed decisions. Advocates provide supportive and a non-judgmental presence and provide information about additional services and resources.

Criminal justice system accompaniment

Survivors can choose to have advocates attend the following events with them:

• Law enforcement interviews
• Court dates
• Sentencing

Information and referrals

Trained advocates empower victims by helping them make informed choices. They serve as a guide to the criminal justice system, offer support in completing paperwork, and are knowledgeable sources of additional resources in the community.

University Title IX and Equity process advocacy

Survivors have the right to an advisor throughout the Title IX and Equity process. This person may be chosen by the survivor or assigned by the University.

To request advocacy services or an advisor, please contact Goodwin University’s Title IX and Equity Coordinator at or 860‑913‑2207.