Providing recovery assistance and advocacy for Polish victims of crime in the greater New Britain area since 1998.
Our Polish-Fluent Staff Offers:
Translation services- Crisis counseling
- Criminal justice advocacy
- Emergency legal advice
- Help in obtaining restraining orders
- Making safety plans for those in domestic violence situations
- Transportation to related appointments and referrals
- Immigration assistance
- Case management referrals for housing, employment, energy, and early childhood education assistance
Last year, the Polish Victim Advocacy Program helped 209 people in the community stay safer. 83% of these people were victims of domestic violence, including elder abuse or late-life domestic violence.
Call (860) 612.1781 for an appointment. Walk-ins also welcome.
Success Story
“Bascia’s” (fictitious name) husband had been sexually assaulting her for months before he committed suicide. After his death, she learned that he did not have insurance, nor did he leave a will. Completely distraught and without hope, Bascia came to HRA’s Polish Victim Advocacy Program for help. She knew she needed counseling to cope.
HRA’s Polish Victim Advocate helped her get counseling and more. The advocate filed an application for Personal Injury Compensation, resulting in Bascia receiving $15,000 toward counseling, which she now attends regularly. Additionally, the advocate assisted with a HUSKY insurance application, providing Bascia with medical coverage. With her sons’ support and part-time work, Bascia is regaining stability.
Today, she smiles and moves through life with hope. She is not completely healed but now sees a future filled with promise.
Polish Victim Advocacy Program has supported nearly 2,000 Polish crime victims since its founding.
For more information on victim advocacy, visit the CT Office of Victim Advocacy.
Program funded by the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Victims of Crime.