Sections

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• Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

  Includes information on antitrust laws, what is price fixing, what to do if an antitrust violation has occurred, etc.

• Antitrust Resources

  Information on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), American Bar Association Section of Antitrust Law, American Antitrust Institute and other helpful Links.

• Antitrust

  This Section administers and enforces the Connecticut Antitrust Act, and has authority to enforce major provisions of the federal antitrust laws. The Section also relies on federal and state laws to ensure the Attorney General’s overall responsibility to maintain open and competitive markets in Connecticut. Utilizing these statutes, we investigate and prosecute antitrust and other competition-related actions on behalf of consumers, businesses and governmental units. In addition, this Section provides advice and counsel on proposed legislation and various issues regarding competition policy. In the past few years, the Attorney General served as the chair of the Antitrust Committee of the National Association of Attorneys General and remains active within that organization.

• Child Protection Section - Frequently Asked Questions & Answers

• Department of Children & Families Foster Care & Adoption Services Website

  The Website for DCF Foster Care & Adoption Services Phone: 1-800-228- KID-Hero (543-4376)

• Consumer Resources

  Click the link above for details.

• Consumer Advocacy

  The Consumer Advocacy Section is the clearinghouse for Connecticut constituent complaints involving unfair or deceptive marketplace activities and elder justice concerns. This Section mediates complaints from consumers and small businesses, fosters the development of fair consumer practices, and promotes statewide consumer education and outreach. Additionally, in partnership with the Connecticut Elder Justice Coalition, the Consumer Advocacy Section manages and staffs the Elder Justice Hotline, which provides information, assistance and resources to older adults and their advocates regarding elder abuse, neglect, fraud and exploitation.

• Department of Children and Families - Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect Website

  The Website for Reporting Child Abuse & Neglect. Hotline: 1-800-842-2288 TDD: 1-800-624-5518 The Department has a single point of contact statewide for the reporting of suspected child abuse and neglect. The Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline operates 24 hours a day and seven days a week. Anyone who suspects that a child has been abused or neglected or is in danger of abuse or neglect is strongly encouraged to call the Hotline.

• Department of Children and Families - Ways to Help Children Website

  The Website for Department of Children and Families - Ways to Help Children - ways to help children who may have been abused or neglected, or to prevent child abuse and neglect.

• Kids Counsel: Center for Children's Advocacy

  Visit the website for KidsCounsel Case Library which provides information on synopses of cases recently decided in Connecticut's state and federal courts and the U.S. Supreme Court regarding abuse and neglect, adoption, civil liberties, discrimination, education, family law, guardianship, juvenile justice, legal representation, medicaid, and mental health. Also, legislative news, legal resources, pleadings bank, professional resources and more.

• The American Bar Association

  The ABA Center on Children and Law gives you information on professional training and education, publications and internet resources and technical assistance and consulting. Information about Child Adolescent health, child custody proceedings reform, children exposed to domestic violence and more.

• The Connecticut Association of Foster and Adoptive Parents

  Information about training, conferences, support, publications, how to make a donation and more.

• The Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence

  Information about domestic violence, the toll-free 24-hour crisis line, safe shelters across the state, services available in Connecticut.

• The Department of Children and Families

  Information about reporting child abuse, ways to help children, leaving your child alone, foster care and adoption, etc.

• Child Support Information and Problem Resolution Line: 1-800-228-KIDS (228-5437)