Domestic Violence Resources in Connecticut Poster Mandatory

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 	 	
RESOURCES IN CONNECTICUT	 	
Domestic  violence  is  a  pattern  of  coercive,  controlling  behavior  that  can  include  emotional  abuse, 
psychological  abuse,  physical  abuse,  sexual  abuse,  and/or  financial  abuse.  It  is  the  result  of  a 
person	’s  feeling  of  entitlement  to  have  power  and  control  over  their  partner  or  family  member  and 	
their  choice  to  use  abusive  behaviors  to  gain  and  maintain  that  power  and  control.  The  pattern  of 
abusive  behavior  is  designed  to  make  the  victim  dependent  upon  the  abuser,  leaving  the  victim 
feeling  scared,  confused,  and  insecure  about  their  ability  to  survive  on  their  own,  financially  or 
otherwise.	 	
Your employer cannot treat you differently or take actions against you based on your status as a 
victim of domestic violence, nor can they deny you reasonable leave of absence for certain issues 
related to the abuse you or your dependent children have experienced, including:	 	
If you or someone you know is experiencing an abusive relationship, help is available. 
Whether you need information, help, or just someone to talk to, we	’re here to listen.	 	
Connecticut	’s domestic violence information and resource hub	 	
CTSafeConnect.org  |  888.774.2900	 	
CALL  	•  	TEXT  	•  	CHAT  	•  	EMAIL  	•  24/7	 	
All services are safe, free, confidential & voluntary	 	
Safe  Connect  advocates  can  help  you  think  through  options  and  get  you  connected  with  one  of 
CCADV	’s 18 local domestic violence organizations for services such as counseling, support groups, 	
advocacy  for  accessing  basic  needs,  court	-based  advocacy,  age	-appropriate  child  advocacy,  and 	
support in finding shelter and other housing options.	” 	
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST SOMEONE BASED 	
ON THEIR STATUS AS A VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE	 	
(i) Seeking attention for injuries caused by domestic violence, including for a child;	 	
(ii) Obtaining services including safety planning from a domestic violence or rape crisis center;	 	
(iii) Obtaining psychological counseling related to domestic violence, including for a child;	 	
(iv) Taking other actions to increase safety from future incidents of domestic violence, including 
temporary or permanent relocation; or	 	
(v) Obtaining legal services, assisting in the prosecution of the offense, or otherwise 
participating in legal proceedings in relation to domestic violence.	 	
If you feel you have been discriminated against due to your status as a 
victim of domestic violence or if you have been denied a reasonable leave 
of absence to deal with issues related to abuse, contact the Connecticut 
Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities at 	 	
860	-541	-3400, CT Toll Free 1	-800	-477	-5737, 	 	
or online at www.ct.gov/CHRO