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Wednesday, January 28, 2026
Your words have power! This information-packed webinar goes over everything you need to know to craft testimony:
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What framing is and its importance
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Useful writing styles for testimony
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Words and terms to avoid using
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Example testimony from previous years
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Explore the downfalls of the 2025 law that restricted SGAR use in the state. Learn why it fails to prevent its use, the importance of natural rodent control methods, and practical steps you can take to help ban these dangerous poisons and advocate for greater wildlife protections.
Presented by Sasha Pasquaretta, Guilford High School Senior
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
Join Sasha for a deep dive into all things bears in Connecticut! From the history of the bear population to practical bear etiquette and proven strategies for peaceful coexistence, Sasha explores how to live alongside these remarkable animals.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Learn all you need to know about the Connecticut's black bears: The truth, the lies, and how to keep bears (and people) safe. Including an overview of recently enacted laws and proposed legislation that would have had a negative impact on Connecticut's bears population.
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Learn about all things animal cruelty. This webinar reviews Connecticut's growing animal cruelty crisis, Desmond's Law and the need for expansion, the Link between violence to animals and violence to people, and all the various forms of animal cruelty and neglect.
Thursday, June 26, 2025
Listen in on what CVA's Joshua Levin and our lobbyist, Alexis Bourassa have to say about how animal-related legislation fared in 2025. They discuss where things went right, where we came up short, and what is on the horizon for 2026.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Learn about how you can advocate for legislative change and help animals in Connecticut! This webinar provides a full outline of the state's legislative process and reviews how to register to vote, find your legislator, navigate the General Assembly website, advocate at the capitol, and more!