Office of Victim Services Education Offerings

OVS Programs and Services

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Alexandra Gittines, Office of Victim Services, Education Unit, Court Planner

An introduction to the units within the CT Judicial Branch Office of Victim Services and the assistance it offers to victims of violent crime, their families, and communities throughout Connecticut. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 10/10/2024.


Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Rachel McKnight, Office of Victim Services, Victim Compensation Unit, Program Manager

Who can receive compensation, eligibility requirements, program benefits, and how to complete the application. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 10/24/2024.


Civil Protection Orders

Tuesday, November 12, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Alexandra Gittines, Office of Victim Services, Education Unit, Court Planner

A review of orders of protection available in the civil court and considerations for victims. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 11/07/2024.


Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Monday, November 18, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Rachel McKnight, Office of Victim Services, Victim Compensation Unit, Program Manager

Who can receive compensation, eligibility requirements, program benefits, and how to complete the application. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 11/13/2024.


Victim Notification Programs

Wednesday, December 04, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Alexandra Gittines, Office of Victim Services, Education Unit, Court Planner

Information about the programs available to victims that inform them about court dates, inmate status, and post-conviction events. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 11/29/2024.


Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Thursday, December 12, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Rachel McKnight, Office of Victim Services, Victim Compensation Unit, Program Manager

Who can receive compensation, eligibility requirements, program benefits, and how to complete the application. Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 12/9/2024.