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Click above to see a list of Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign events sponsored by JDI and our WRD Affiliates!
"JDI provides leadership in making clear that we’re all in the same struggle for peace and gender equality. Together we must speak out against violence and use compassion to show strength." ~ Gunner Scott, Executive Director, Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition
April 1 - September 7, 2013
Arte Sana is happy to announce that the Nuestras Voces National Bilingual Sexual Assault Conference will travel out of Texas for the first time and will be offered in Des Moines, Iowa in collaboration with the Iowa Coalition Against Sexual Assault.
Time: Workshop submission deadline: September 7, 2013
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
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June 13 - July 20, 2013
Experiencing violence or abuse can make it hard to manage difficult emotions, stay
present and feel good in one’s own body.
Yoga is a practice that provides people with tools to support themselves through
physical postures and breathing exercises. These exercises help people cope with
difficult emotions, stay in the present moment, and feel better in one’s own body.
This yoga class is designed specifically to address the needs of LGBQ/T people
of color dealing with the effects of violence and/or abuse. The class is not about
achieving nice looking yoga postures or being flexible. It is about learning to feel
good and safe in your body in a supportive environment.
YOU DO NOT NEED ANY EXPERIENCE IN YOGA TO PARTICIPATE. YOU WILL NOT BE
ASKED TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HISTORY OF VIOLENCE OR ABUSE IN THIS CLASS
We ask that participants commit to
attending all 8 sessions.
Please wear comfortable clothing that
you would wear to the gym. You can
bring your own mat or use the ones
that we provide. The yoga instructor
is a queer woman of color.
This event is hosted by TOD@S,
an interagency collaboration of The
Network/La Red, The Hispanic Black
Gay Coalition, The Violence Recovery
Program at Fenway Health, & Renewal
House, a program of the Unitarian
Universalist Urban Ministry.
Time: Class begins June 2013.
Contact Information: For more information about this free 8 week trauma sensitive yoga class please call Carmen Leah at 617.927.6278. A short phone intake is required to participate.
June 19, 2013
EADV is proud to announce part two of a four part training series entitled "Effects of Domestic Violence on your Workplace: A View from Four Different Perspective: Victims/Survivors; Abusers; Your Workplace; and Your Attorney". The Summer 2013 Training Series "Profiling Abusers and Killers: Common Traits and Differences" will be held on June 19, 2013. Dr. David Adams will be the presenter.
Dr. Adams, Ed.D. is co-founder as well as Co-Director of Emerge, the first counseling program in the nation for men who abuse women, established in 1977. Dr. Adams has led groups for men who batter, and conducted outreach to victims of abuse, for 35 years He has led parenting education classes for fathers for 10 years. He is one of the nation's leading experts on men who batter and has conducted trainings of social service and criminal justice professionals in 44 states and 16 nations. He has published numerous articles and book chapters, including "Identifying the Assaultive Husband in Court: You Be the Judge", published in the Boston Bar Journal. Dr. Adams is a Commissioner on the Massachusetts Governor's Council on Sexual and Domestic Violence and past Co-Chair of the Justice and Accountability Committee (the criminal justice committee) of the Governor's Commission on Sexual and Domestic Violence. He is Director of the National Danger Assessment Training Project. His book, "Why Do They Kill? Men Who Murder Their Intimate Partners" was published by Vanderbilt University Press in 2007.
Time: 12:30 - 2:30PM
Location: Transportation Building 10 Park Plaza, Boston, Massachusetts
Cost: The presentation is FREE & LUNCH will be provided.
Contact Information: If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, or are a person with a disability who requires accommodation, please contact Corinn Nelson at (617) 586-1355 or via e-mail at corinn.nelson@state.ma.us.
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June 21, 2013
This meeting will be a chance to debrief the year and dream BIG about what we would like to create in the coming year(s)
Time: 10am-12pm
Location: UU Urban Ministry 10 Putnam St. Roxbury, MA 02119
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June 23, 2013
Join Transition House for an afternoon of appreciation, inspiration and delicious treats in the magical setting of their Shelter's garden as they honor those who go above and beyond to end domestic violence. Tour the shelter, meet the dedicated staff, board, volunteers, and program graduates and learn about their exciting future plans. To maintain the security of our Emergency Shelter, you will receive address and parking details when you RSVP by clicking the link below. Feel free to bring your family and friends. Children are welcome to enjoy our play space during the event with your supervision.
Time: Sunday, June 23rd, 2 p.m until 5 p.m
Cost: A suggested donation of $75.00 per adult is tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. All proceeds benefit Transition House.
Contact Information: For more information contact Jenny at 617.868.1650 or info@transitionhouse.org.
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June 23, 2013
Web of Benefit is so excited to bring Cycle the WAVE, an all-women's cycling event, to Massachusetts!
Female riders of all ages and abilities making a stand against violence; you can register as an individual or as a team! Male and female volunteers to support Ride Day activities.
Riders can choose between the 25 mile Little Sister route or 50 mile Big Sister route. This day of fun and surprises includes a well stocked rest stop and a celebration at the finish line including Legal Sea Foods 'Chowda' Truck, LUNA Bars, goodies from Whole Foods and Starbucks, girly gift bags, music, massages, and more!
Hundreds of women riders will come together through fitness, fun and the desire to make a difference in the lives of women affected by domestic violence and their children. 100% of proceeds will benefit domestic violence programs and services.
Time: Check-in/Registration opens: 7:30am Big Sister departs: 8:00am Little Sister departs: 8:30am
Location: Cyclists start and finish at Marathon Park, Pleasant St., Ashland, MA
Cost: Our ride does NOT require fundraising, just a registration fee of $65, but since our early bird registration was extended until the end of May in honor of Bike Month, you can save $10 off the regular fee and pay only $55 for a day of fun and philanthropy.
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June 24, 2013
11:00 AM Registration begins
Box lunch served
12:30 PM Shotgun Start
6:00 PM Awards Ceremony
Time: 12:30pm Shotgun Start
Location: FALL RIVER COUNTRY CLUB 4232 North Main Street Fall River, MA
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June 29, 2013
An acoustic-unplugged evening featuring a collection from Randy's solo work and 8084. For those who enjoy listening and interacting in an intimate story-telling environment. Randy will donate 25% of all merchandise sales from the show to NELCWIT.
Time: Saturday, June 29th 7:30 p.m.
Location: 289 Main Street, Greenfield, Massachusetts 01301
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 day of show.
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July 14, 2013
TBA
Location: Shipyard Park, Mattapoisett
July 19 - July 21, 2013
Wilderness Heals is a three-day, all-female pledge hike to raise funds for the Elizabeth Stone House.
The Stone House helps homeless individuals and families rebuild their lives after experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse and mental illness. As our largest fundraiser, Wilderness Heals raises crucial funding to help us meet the needs of the families we serve.
Introducing VIRTUAL HIKERS!
Raise money for Stone House families by climbing virtual mountains. More information to come!
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August 11, 2013
Run the New Balance Falmouth Road Race for Independence House. They have a limited number of bibs for the road race! The Independence House New Balance Team continues to seek runners willing to raise $1000 for Independence House. Whether you have a Road Race number or not, please inquire about joining the 2013 Independence House New Balance Team.
Contact Information: For details contact: Sandy at 508-540-7791 sfaiman@aol.com as soon as possible to secure your spot on "Team Independence House"
September 19, 2013
Please join VICTIM RIGHTS LAW CENTER to celebrate their 10th Anniversary.
Keynote Speaker Ashley Judd
Location: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
Contact Information: For more information, tickets, or sponserships please contact Stacy Malone 617-399-6720 Ext. 20, smalone@victimsrights.org
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October 17, 2013
TBD
Time: 6pm - 10pm
Location: Hawthorne Country Club, Dartmouth MA
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October 18, 2013
TBA
Time: 6:00
Location: Hotel Marlowe
October 19, 2013
Join REACH in building healthy communities by ending domestic violence at their 10th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala. The night will include cocktails, dinner and dancing. REACH provides intervention and advocacy services for those who experience domestic or relationship violence. Their education, prevention and community programs operate in 27 communities in Greater Boston, and their emergency shelter and 24-hour hotline serve individuals and families from Massachusetts and beyond.
Time: 6:30 to 11pm
Location: Moakley Courthouse
Contact Information: Courtney Opalka at 781-891-0724 x104 or courtney@reachma.org
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October 20, 2013
TBA
Contact Information: 781-662-2010 info@maav.org
October 25, 2013
TBA
Time: 6:00-11:00 PM
Location: Boston Marriott Quincy Hotel, Quincy, MA
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