Ken Gucker

Dear Neighbor,

The Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence recently recognized myself and other members of the General Assembly, wanting to thank us for including funding for services that provide resources and assistance to survivors of sexual violence in this year's biannual budget.

The Alliance and other organizations like it will continue to have the means to offer vital services, such as:

• 24/7 hotlines in English and Spanish
• Counseling and support groups
• Legal representation
• Accompaniment and advocacy through the evidence collection, police and court processes.

We also passed HB 6883, which strengthened protections for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault by guarding the physical addresses of shelters and group homes from public access and public discussion during agency meetings. Safeguarding these locations is a testament to our unwavering support for survivors.

It was an honor to be recognized by Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence for our work - I promise to be an advocate for this issue during the next legislative session and beyond.