Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern CT, Inc.

05/28/2026

Thank you for recognizing the work that we do!

The Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Eastern Connecticut is a private non-profit agency that offers free, confidential, and comprehensive services to victims of sexual assault and abuse. SACCEC is a member of the Connecticut Alliance to End Sexual Violence, the statewide coalition of sexual assault c

05/26/2026

Thank you so much to Silk City Coffee for helping us raise awareness during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Your generous donation from the proceeds of the teal cookie sales is truly appreciated. Thank you for supporting survivors and helping us spread awareness throughout our community. 💙

05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!

May is —a great time to check in on yourself & your loved ones. If you or someone you know needs help, confidential support & treatment options are available.

💚 Help yourself & share to help others: samhsa.gov/find-help

04/30/2026

SACCEC celebrated Denim Day at Connecticut College! 👖

04/28/2026

As we continue to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), we are preparing for Denim Day, which takes place this year on April 29—the last Wednesday of April.

Denim Day began in response to a court ruling that overturned a sexual assault conviction based on harmful and outdated assumptions about what a survivor was wearing. In protest, women in the Italian Parliament wore jeans to stand in solidarity with the survivor. What started as a powerful act of resistance has since grown into a global movement.

Today, Denim Day serves as a visible reminder to challenge victim-blaming, raise awareness about sexual violence, and stand in support of survivors everywhere. 👖👖🚶‍♀️‍➡️🧍

04/27/2026

we want to thank our Law enforcement partners at the Willimantic Police for raising awareness about sexual violence and supporting all survivors.

04/20/2026

SACCEC took part in the "Time to Play" event on Saturday! April is Child abuse prevention month, let's keep our children safe!

04/20/2026

Coming forward is a difficult decision for survivors. We believe them!

When someone comes forward, people often try to attack the very notion of speaking up and assume they have ulterior motives. This is especially cruel considering that, in reality, oftentimes the opposite is true.

For example, people believe that survivors speak out, report, or file lawsuits purely for money, when research shows that key motivators are things such as justice, closure, and protecting others. In reality, the individual costs (e.g. therapy, medical, relocation, legal, career) far outweigh anything a the vast majority of survivors will ever receive.

If questioning the motive of someone sharing their story is your default response, we encourage you to take a moment to learn more about the truth regarding sexual violence by visiting Survivors.org, or checking out the rest of our profile.