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In Massachusetts:
SafeLink
1-877-785-2020 TTY: 1-877-521-2601

Outside Massachusetts:
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (800-799-7233)

Men for Change

JDI's Massachusetts White Ribbon Day calls on men and boys to help prevent violence against women by redefining manhood and masculinity. This annual campaign focuses on mentorship, youth, fatherhood, and prevention. Find Out More
Building a Safer World

JDI and its members work where sexual and domestic violence intersects with other anti-oppression, social justice efforts. We focus on ways we can prevent these human rights violations and promote social and political solutions. Read More
Saving Embattled Services

State funding is down as much as 23% over the past few years. Mary Kay and members of the MK Independent Sales Force joined JDI to garner support on Beacon Hill to restore services for survivors and communities. Read More

Jane Doe Inc. Building Safer Communities

JDI is a coalition of 60 local member programs working together with our allies to find lasting solutions that promote the safety, liberty, and dignity for victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence. We work for social change to help create a world free of violence and abuse.

Stories of Hope: The Network/La Red

Sheila's Story* from The Network/La Red.

Sheila, a 50 year-old transgender woman of color was experiencing harassment and stalking from her abusive ex-partner. Sheila, a lesbian, who had been with her partner for 7 years, was in the relationship for 4 years before she started transitioning.

She called The Network/La Red seeking support around filing for a restraining order. During our initial conversations Sheila disclosed experiencing physical, emotional, sexual and identity abuse as well as harassment and stalking after breaking off the relationship.

She shared that “My partner had always been a bit jealous and controlling, but that got worse as I started to transition.” Sheila left her partner after a fight in which her partner had strangled her.

TNLR helped Sheila connect to a LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer) Domestic Violence attorney who would help her with the restraining order process.

At the hearing, Sheila was denied the restraining order. The judge told her that she was too big to be afraid of anyone. Sheila has not been able to get an appeal approved and continues to experience harassment and stalking from her ex-partner.

*This story is a composite meant to reveal a survivor's journey while also respecting privacy.

JDI Calendar - June 2013

Each month between November 2012 and December 2013, JDI will post a new image for your very own desktop calendar!

Each image is part of our FY2012 Annual Report.

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JDI Member Login

JDI's membership is comprised of sixty community-based sexual and domestic violence organizations in Massachusetts.

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2013 Visionary Voice Award

JDI nominated member program director Becky Lockwood to receive one of this year's Visionary Voice Awards. The award presentation was held on the last day of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on April 30, 2013 at the Center for Women & Community on the University of Massachusetts Amherst campus. District Attorney David Sullivan, MA Department of Public Health staff Marci Diamond and others were on hand for the celebration. View the clips!

Boston Marathon: Senseless and Cowardly Act of Violence

Our hearts and thoughts go out to all those who were affected by Monday's bombings at the Boston Marathon. Our thanks goes out to all those who responded and provided safetey, support and services. We gain strength from the courage on display this week as it is every day by those working for peace and justice. Recent reoprts that one of the suspects had a history of domestic violence raises red flags for dv advocates and experts. Read the statement from JDI.

If you are looking for resources for yourselves and your children, we have posted a few items on our website at www.janedoe.org/marathon.

PSA invites men to take the pledge & wear the ribbon.

Check out JDI's new Public Service Announcement featuring Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and former State Senator and present American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Jarrett Barrios, Co-Chairs of our 6th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign. On March 7, 2013, get ready to join with hundreds of men and boys at the State House for our Governor's Proclamation Event.

It's Your Business Breakfast 2013

Thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for making the 3rd Annual It's Your Business Breakfast such a huge success. JDI was pleased to present the Inaugural Kelly Timilty Advocate for Justice Award to Attorneys Sue Finegan and Peter Biagetti and the law firm of Mintz Levin.

Click here for photos, remarks and video.

JDI focuses on Massachusetts FY2014 Budget

The state budget now goes to Conference Committee where the differences between the House and Senate versions will be worked out. JDI and our members will continue to advocate for an increase in state funding to close the gaps in services that put hundreds, if not thousands, of Massachusetts victims of sexual and domestic violence at risk.

YOU CAN HELP! Contact your Senator and Representative today! Click here for the latest budget action alerts.

Community Works Online Auction

JDI is a proud member of Community Works, a network of 30 social justice organizations. You won't want to miss out on the chance to win some of these amazing auction items.