Office of Victim Services Education Offerings

Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.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 01/08/2025.


Connecticut Criminal Court Process

Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 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 01/17/2025.


Orders of Protection

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Microsoft Teams
Maximum Number of Students: 100
Presenter: Alexandra Gittines Office of Victim Services Education Unit Court Planner

A review of the process, requirements, and conditions of the different civil and criminal orders of protection.
Course materials and the MS Teams link will be emailed to registrants 3 business days before the class. Registration closes 01/29/2025.


Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.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 01/30/2025.


Victims Rights

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.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 02/28/2025.


Introduction to Connecticut’s Victim Compensation Program

Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.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 03/14/2025.


Victim Notification Programs

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.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 04/30/2025.


Civil Protection Orders

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 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 05/28/2025.