By
speaking out and breaking the silence about domesic and sexual
violence, you can make a difference:
• for yourself
• for someone you know
• for someone at your workplace
• for someone in your family
• for your community
First
Lady Diane Patrick has teamed up with Jane Doe Inc. to release
a Public Service Announcement (PSA) to help prevent
abuse and domestic violence homicide.
•
Why:Domestic
violence related homicides in Massachusetts have increased nearly
three-fold in the past three years and thousands of women, children
and men are affected by domestic violence every day.
• What:
Connecting victims with domestic violence services can help prevent
domestic violence homicides and keep victims and their family safe.
• How you can help:
1. Talk about it.
2. Call SafeLink at 1-877-785-2020 to talk about options and support
that’s right for you or someone you care about.
3. Find a program near you. Click
here for a list of programs in Massachusetts.
4. Read Governor Patrick’s Public Health Advisory. Click
here for more information for health care providers..
5. Spread the word. Forward a link to the PSA and this website to
everyone you know.
6. Learn More
How do you know if someone is in an abusive relationship? Know
the warning signs.
Get the facts. Download
Jane Doe's 2008 DV Facts & Stats.
What can you do to help victims? Your community? Download
this brochure.
Click
above to watch the Public Service Announcement (PSA)
featuring First Lady of the Commonwealth of MA Diane Patrick.
The
PSA is available in English, Spanish and
Portuguese.
Please
let us know if you want to run this message in your area.
JDI,
its member agencies and allies acros Massachusetts have planned
a full calendar to mark Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
*
Attend an event in your area. Click
here for details.
* Lend a hand. Volunteer.
* Display the Silent Witness Project or Clothesline Project at your
school, workplace, or house of worship.
Between October
1, 2007 and September 30, 2008, 26 female victims of domestic
violence along with 4 children and 4 men connected to victims
of domestic violence have been killed.
