Housing Rights for Victims and Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence
After many years of advocacy, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, is pleased that an Act relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking was enacted by the Legislature and signed into law today by Governor Patrick.
JDI to honor AG Martha Coakley with Delahunt Award
JDI is thrilled to announce that Attorney General Martha Coakley will receive the 2013 Delahunt Award for Extraordinary Public Service. Join us on as we honor her for her leadership.
On Domestic Violence in MA, An Encouraging Trend
In a Boston Globe editorial on December 31, 2012 remembers those who died in 2012 as a result of domestic violence related homicide. The number of such homicides was lower in 2012 than years past--12 in 2012 compared to 26 in 2011 and 32 in 2010 to 26--additionally 8 perpetrators were either killed or committed suicide. "Advocates for Jane Doe Inc., which tracks the numbers of victims, emphasize that more vigilance is necessary to address a problem that remains epidemic in American society. Data from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey indicate that, every minute, 24 American adults are victims of physical assault, rape, or stalking."
Reflections on Masculinity: The Evolution of White Ribbon Day Ambassadors
Reaching the 5-year mark of Jane Doe Inc.’s Massachusetts White Ribbon Day (WRD) Campaign prompted us to step back and ask how the campaign is making a difference. We had our own theories and had in fact seen evidence of the WRD Campaign’s impact in terms of the public dialogue on the issue, involvement of more men in local and statewide efforts, responsiveness in the policy arena and elsewhere. What about the impact of the campaign on men themselves? In the fall of 2012, Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) convened a diverse group of male thought leaders who have been active Ambassadors in the White Ribbon Day Campaign and asked them to share how their own thoughts, perspectives, and commitments have evolved over the course of their involvement. Read about their reflections, observations, hopes and pledges.
JDI supports swift and thorough state and federal action on firearm safety & control
JDI applauds President Obama, Vice President Biden and Governor Patrick for making firearm safety legislation a top priority. It will save thousands of lives of victims of sexual and domestic violence each year. While tragedies in Aurora, Newtown and Phoenix sparked the current momentum for action on gun control, we cannot lose sight of the fact that the risks associated with firearm access are of daily concern to sexual and domestic violence victims. Your voice is needed to support these efforts.
JDI Launches 6th Annual MA White Ribbon Day
December 6, 2012: JDI is thrilled to announce that Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and former State Senator and present American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Jarrett Barrios will serve as Co-Chairs of our 6th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign to engage men in the solution of ending violence against women. Governor Deval Patrick will once again serve as Honorary Chair of the campaign. Are you ready? Find out how you can get involved.