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The Proverbial Pie in the Sky

The Proverbial Pie in the Sky

As I settle into my new role as Director of Domestic Violence, Research and Education at CHC, one of my first tasks is to further familiarize myself with the current landscape of the world of intimate partner violence, and more specifically, the relationship between IPV and primary care.   I began by familiarizing myself with the current state here at CHC, and then expanded outward, collecting and reviewing the scientific literature to determine the current national landscape.  I sifted through the…

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Supreme Victory

Supreme Victory

Domestic violence survivors, victims and advocates won a victory today when the Supreme Court, in a 6-2 opinion delivered by Justice Kagan, upheld a federal law banning perpetrators of domestic violence from owning firearms.  The court ruled that reckless acts of domestic violence, in addition to intentional acts, are considered misdemeanor crimes that warrant restriction of gun ownership. The defendants in two cases brought to the Supreme Court were arguing that reckless acts of domestic violence should not be treated…

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New Kid on the Block

New Kid on the Block

I am wearing new shoes today. I am wearing new shoes for my new role as Director of Domestic Violence, Research and Education at Community Health Center Inc.’s New Horizons.  I am the New Kid on the Block among devoted and talented Executive Directors of domestic violence agencies across the state, all supported by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence. As a mother and psychologist, I have a ton of experience under my belt.  I can pack a lunch while…

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Knock Out Domestic Violence!

Knock Out Domestic Violence!

As you may know October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, intending to shed light on the struggle that effects thousands of American families every day. Community Health Center Inc operates New Horizons, a domestic violence shelter and resource center, in Middletown which serves families throughout the region. On Saturday October 4th, New Horizons held a very successful fundraiser in conjunction with 9Rounds kickbox fitness in Middletown.  At the event participants pledged money per ’round’ of the 9Rounds workout, and they…

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New Horizons Domestic Violence Services – Used Cell Phone Drive

New Horizons Domestic Violence Services – Used Cell Phone Drive

The following piece was written by Carlee Clarino, a HealthCorps Navigator at CHC who organized a recently-completed, used cell phone drive for New Horizons Domestic Violence Services.      According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 23.6% of women and 11.5% of men in the United States have reported being a victim of domestic violence or abuse at some point in their lives. The CDC also reported in 2004 that 1,544 deaths were the result of domestic violence (25%…

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Follow Up – Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Follow Up – Domestic Violence Awareness Month

With the month of October being both National Depression Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, it is not too difficult to forget that there are other, very important initiatives taking place at the same time. One such ongoing campaign is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and we at CHC were sure to pay special attention to this serious cause. New Horizons – CHC’s domestic violence support services center – organized an event at the Cold Stone Creamery in Middletown to…

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