Online Abuse Prevention Program

Overview

Online Abuse Prevention Program

Pursuant to Public Act No. 22-82 Section 6, $500,000 was allocated to the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection (DESPP) for the primary goal of awarding grants for the programming or service that prevents online abuse, through the Online Abuse Prevention Program.

The purpose of this grant program is to provide educational and training opportunities with the desired outcome of preventing on-line abuse and informing individuals about identifying, reporting, responding to, and avoiding online abuse.  The population being served is an "eligible entity" as defined as a:

  • school district;
  • historical society;
  • tax-exempt entity;
  • higher education unit;
  • public library; or,
  • any other entity operating under another entity already mentioned.

The goals of the Online Abuse Prevention Grant Program, as defined by Public Act 22-82 Sec. 6 are "to provide educational and training opportunities with the goal of preventing online abuse and informing individuals about identifying, reporting, responding to, and avoiding online abuse." Additionally, this includes goals that particularity serve historically undeserved, marginalized, or adversely affected groups within Connecticut. Efforts to spread awareness of this grant program will include outreach to historically undeserved, marginalized, or adversely affected residents and businesses.  Grant requirements are accessible and scalable thus resulting in less disparities in ability to complete applications, meet eligibility and reporting requirements. Intended outcomes of this grant program are focused on closing gaps or reaching universal levels of service across Connecticut communities.  

To apply for this program, please visit the Grant Process page or inquire to the DESPP.OnlineAbuseGrant@ct.gov email.