Support Our WorkJDI Opposes Secure Communities
JDI joined with MIRA (Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy) Coalition and others to oppose the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) implementation of "Secure Communities" in Massachusetts that began on May 15, 2012. JDI asks who exactly will be more "secure" under this provision that jeopardizes the safety of sexual and domestic violence victims.
House Vote Weakens VAWA
NEWS ALERT MAY 16, 2012: The U.S. House of Representatives just passed House Resolution 4970 with a very close vote: 222 Yes, 205 No. The House version severely weakens the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
ACTION: Call/Write/Tweet your Representative and say "Thank You" to your Massachusetts Representative because they all voted against HR 4970. Thank them for standing with victims and for understanding that this bill is incredibly dangerous. Tell anyone you know in other states to check the list to see how their Representative voted.; and if they voted for it, tell them "Shame on You."
Commissioner John Auerbach's White Ribbon Day Message
John Auerbach, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health calls on men throughout the Commonwealth to joing Massachusetts White Ribbon Day 2012 and be part of the solution in ending violence against women.
Listen to Auerbach's message and share it with your friends, family and colleagues.
The Kelly Timilty "It's Your Business Breakfast" to benefit JDI
Join JDI's Board of Directors in honoring Gerry Leone, Middlesex County District Attorney, with this year's Delahunt Award for Extraordinary Public Service.
When: May 24, 2012
Where: Algonquin Club, Boston
It's Time to...Connect. Respect. Prevent Sexual Violence.
JDI has adopted the national theme of “Healthy Sexuality” for our activities this month. How do you define healthy sexuality? What does this look like across the lifespan? How do you talk to your children about sexuality and healthy sexual development? What does consent look like? How do gender norms influence bullying, harassment and other forms of sexual violence? Check out these great resources and talking points at http://www.nsvrc.org/saam. Watch and share this great It’s Time to talk About It! video. Join our conversation on twitter @janedoe. Participate in activities in your community.
JDI Releases 3 National Reports and Advocates for Funding
JDI and its members went to Beacon Hill to advocate for funding to support the life-saving and life-changing services provided by community-based sexual and domestic violence programs. Your calls are critical as JDI continues to advocate with the House and Senate for adequate funding in the FY2013 budget. To help launch the day, JDI released recent data on Massachusetts from three national studies that illustrate that levels of sexual violence, rape and intimate partner violence are epidemic in Massachusetts and around the country.
