Connecticut taps Happy People Games for statewide domestic violence prevention training

Happy People Games will run a domestic violence prevention training program for Connecticut healthcare workers through June 2028 under a new state partnership. The initiative uses game-based learning to help providers spot warning signs, respond earlier and earn continuing education credits.

Why it matters: - Connecticut is using an interactive training model to reach healthcare workers statewide on domestic violence prevention. - The program is designed to improve early recognition, intervention and provider support when working with victims of abuse. - The training adds continuing education credits, which can help drive participation among healthcare professionals.

What happened: - Happy People Games, Inc. was engaged by the Connecticut Department of Social Services to create and conduct a statewide domestic violence prevention training program. - The program begins during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October 2026 and runs through June 2028. - The training is aimed at Connecticut healthcare workers. - Trainees who complete the program receive continuing education credits.

The details: - The program uses a serious games approach that combines research evidence and game strategies. - Training content is built to help participants recognize early warning signs of unhealthy relationships. - The curriculum is designed to build communication skills and improve understanding of abuse dynamics and intervention. - Happy People Games says the program also includes care for the provider when engaging with victims of abuse. - The initiative uses elements from Level Set, the company’s prevention-focused SaaS platform. - Level Set has been used by educators and nonprofit organizations to support healthy relationships and comply with state laws. - The training combines educational scenarios, interactive mechanics and discussion-based learning. - The program is built to increase awareness of red flags and improve responses to them. - The program is designed to encourage proactive communication with suggestions to guide the trainee. - The program aims to support early intervention and prevention efforts. - The program gives participants practical tools and resources. - Happy People Games will provide continuing education certifications for completion. - The company invites Connecticut healthcare businesses and organizations to take the training. - Happy People Games recently launched The New Forevers™, a memory wellness brand with reminiscence-based games called Timeless Tunes and Still Frames focused on music and storytelling. - Happy People Games also says its work includes evidence-based, human-centered experiences intended to drive behavior change and strengthen connection.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects Connecticut’s broader push toward prevention-first public health education rather than only response after abuse occurs. - The state’s protected-class status for domestic violence victims adds policy weight to the training by linking awareness to employment, housing, credit and public accommodation protections. - Game-based instruction may help make a sensitive topic more accessible for clinicians who need practical, repeatable guidance. - The company is positioning domestic violence prevention alongside cognitive wellness as part of a broader social-impact portfolio.

What's next: - Connecticut healthcare organizations can enroll in the training as the rollout moves forward. - The program will continue operating through June 2028. - Happy People Games plans to keep expanding its evidence-based product lineup across prevention and wellness use cases. - More information is available at Happy People Games and Level Set.