The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence

1 in 4 girls and 1 in 7 boys experience sexual assault by the age of 18.
1 in 7 adult women in Massachusetts reported being raped in her lifetime.

Join us in building a safer community.

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teal ribbonApril 2009
Sexual Assault
Awareness Month

 

This April, decide how you will end the sentence:

I am ending
sexual violence by...

Download free stickers, posters, bookmarks.

Across the country, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) - a time to bring much needed attention to the pervasive and devastating crimes of sexual violence that affect countless numbers of women, men, and children in our communities every day.

Jane Doe Inc. and its member organizations chose this theme because it takes both individual and community action to end sexual violence.

Check out the calendar for a variety of activities across Massachusetts.

 

You can make a difference. We encourage you to get involved. Look below for details and ideas.

To learn more about sexual assault, click here.


Jane Doe Inc. Legislative Advocacy Day - Join us on April 13, 2009

Join us as we go to Beacon Hill and advocate for critical funding to meet the needs of victims and survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. If you are unable to join us in person, you can still make sure your voice is heard by making phone calls and writing to your legislators. Click here to read more about our budget request and what you can do to help.

Location: State House, The Great Hall in Boston, MA
Public Event: 10:30 pm Legislator Remarks and Advocacy Rally


Stand up, Speak out - Men's Initiative for Jane Doe Inc.

Invite two friends to join you in standing against violence against women, sexual assault and domestic violence and help engage a wider community of men in this work. See our calendar at www.mijd.org and check out the calendar below. It's also not too late to sign up as a White Ribbon Ambassador. To find out more about this campaign, click here.

Check out the Calendar of Events for SAAM Activities

Throughout Massachusetts, Jane Doe Inc. member organizations and collaborative partners will be hosting a variety of events ranging from Clothes Line displays to Fundraiser Walks. To find out is happening in your community check out the: calendar of events for SAAM 2009.


Help Spread the Word - Order Materials for your school, workplace and personal use

Jane Doe Inc. also has a variety of awareness materials from posters to palm cards. Please click here for order form and more information.


National Sexual Assault Awareness Month Campaign: "Prevent Sexual Violence In Our Workplaces"

This year's theme focuses on helping communities recognize that sexual violence happens everywhere AND everyone is responsible for preventing it. Designed to help employers recognize the vital role workplace culture plays in the prevention of sexual violence, this theme promotes a healthy work environment. The NSVRC has developed tools and resources for people in the workforce to help play an active role in preventing violence in your work environment. Safe respectful workplaces attract quality employees and customers; enhance productivity and morale. Safe workplaces help prevent sexual violence. For more information on the national campaign please visit: www.nsvrc.org

Download free Materials with JDI's 2009 theme. Click on the image below.

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Click here for information and materials from past Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence awareness campaigns sponsored by Jane Doe Inc.

Click here to find the Domestic Violence Prevention Public Service announcement featuring First Lady of the Commonwealth Diane Patrick.

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