Victim Impact for Justice

Mothers United Against Violence (MUAV) was founded in 2002 by a group of individuals who provide support for women, men, youth, family and community members of the Greater Hartford area grieving the loss of their children or loved ones due to violence. MUAV is incorporated as a 501c3 not-for-profit organization and has at its core the mission to serve the needs of the underserved population throughout the Greater Hartford region.
Over the course of 20 years, MUAV has been working for our clients interfacing and moving through the court and the legal system. These clients are often met with no support and assistance in finding their way through the legal system. The court system is not adequately equipped to provide support for our clients of the underserved community. As the pandemic has exacerbated our system, we have been challenged at every level within the court system and plagued by systemic racism and major inequities as it relates to interactions with communities of color. Our team will be working directly with the Police Department and legal representatives.