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"Educating our communities and elected officials about the needs of survivors in our local cities and towns requires year round focus. JDI is our pathway to informing and influencing the state and national agenda to end sexual and domestic violence." ~ Karen Cavanaugh, JDI board member and Executive Director of Womanshelter/Companeras, pictured here with a JDI delegation meeting with Congressman Niki Tsongas
Advocates to honor Attorney General Martha Coakley for her leadership to support victims and survivors and help end sexual and domestic violence
February 12, 2013
- Former Congressman Bill Delahunt and Senate President Therese Murray will join Jane Doe Inc. Executive Director Mary R. Lauby, the Jane Doe Inc. Board of Directors to present the Delahunt Award for Extraordinary Public Service to Attorney General Martha Coakley on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 5:30 PM at The State Room, 60 State Street, Boston.
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Jane Doe Inc. supports swift and thorough state and federal action on firearm safety & control
January 16, 2013
- The current state and national focus on gun policy reform offers an unprecedented opportunity to save the lives of victims of sexual and domestic violence. The risks associated with gun access are of daily concern to sexual and domestic violence victims as demonstrated by the large percentage of domestic violence homicide victims who were killed with a firearm. JDI supports efforts for gun policy reform and calls for more research, support for victims and offender accountability.
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Jane Doe Inc. applauds new law to address housing rights of victims and survivors of sexual and domestic violence and stalking
January 3, 2013
- After many years of advocacy, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, is pleased that an Act relative to housing rights for victims of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault and stalking was enacted by the Legislature and signed into law today by Governor Patrick.
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Conley and Barrios Team Up to End Violence Against Women
December 4, 2012
- On Thursday, December 6, 2012, Jane Doe Inc. will launch the 6th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign to engage men in the solution of ending violence against women. Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F. Conley and former State Senator and present American Red Cross of Eastern Massachusetts CEO Jarrett Barrios will serve as Co-Chairs of this year’s campaign. Governor Deval Patrick will once again serve as Honorary Chair of the campaign.
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Jovan Belcher murder-suicide an act of men's violence against women
December 3, 2012
- JDI and member program Sport in Society issued a statement regarding Jovan Belcher’s murder of his girlfriend Kasandra Perkins. This murder-suicide places the spotlight on the problem of domestic violence in our society. While concussions, performance enhancing drugs and football are being cited as possible reasons for Mr. Belcher’s actions, there is one indisputable fact: Jovan Belcher's decision to acquire a gun and then murder his girlfriend, the mother of his child, was an act of domestic violence.
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JDI Statement on Rape Rhetoric
August 24, 2012
- Recent controversial comments about rape offer great political fodder for speculation on the upcoming elections. Amid all the discussion of language and politics, let’s not forget that beyond the politics are real victims of rape – women, men and children whose lives will be forever changed because of the violence perpetrated against them. When a person is raped and in need of services, support, and safety, our response should be compassionate. The MA Legislature and the US Congress can demonstrate this compassion by fully funding rape crisis services, prevention, education in the Commonwealth and promoting good public policy through the immediate passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization.
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RESPOND’s Official Statement on Today’s Domestic Violence Homicide in Malden, Massachusetts
August 13, 2012
- RESPOND, Inc. and JDI put out a joint statement in response to the murder of Cecilia Yakubu. Yakubu became the 19th domestic violence related death since January 1, 2012 and a tragedy that illustrates no one is immune from the public health epidemic of domestic violence.
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Beanpot schools join Patrick-Murray administration and state officials to end men's violence against women
May 23, 2012
- Coaches and captains of BC, BU, Harvard and Northeastern meet with senior state officials and Jane Doe Inc. as part of 5th Annual White Ribbon Day Campaign.
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"S-Comm" Should Be Ended, Not Extended, Say Leaders at Press Conference: Labor, Faith and Human Rights leaders join immigrants to pledge resistance to an un-American invasion of civil rights
May 10, 2012
- BOSTON -- Today at 12:30 p.m., immigrants and their allies from faith, labor, and human rights organizations will gather at SEIU 615 to strongly condemn the May 15 implementation of the "Secure Communities" immigration enforcement program in Massachusetts. The announcement of this federal implementation follows one day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) also announced the immediate implementation of the program in New Hampshire.
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In Wake of Domestic Violence Homicide: Advocates Ask "What Can We Do To Prevent These Deaths?"
May 4, 2012
- As advocates learned of the 9th domestic violence homicide in Massachusetts since January 1 of this year, the conversation quickly turned to what they and the entire community can do to prevent future domestic violence homicides.
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National Studies Expose Epidemic of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Massachusetts, country: Advocates bring message to Beacon Hill, Seek Funding
April 10, 2012
- The levels of sexual violence, rape and intimate partner violence are epidemic in Massachusetts and around the country, according to Jane Doe Inc., the statewide advocacy coalition against sexual and domestic violence in Massachusetts. With as many as 1 in 2 women and 1 in 4 men experiencing some form of sexual or domestic violence, the prevalence and pervasiveness of these types of violence require public and private responses of equal proportion. This will be the message as Jane Doe Inc. and over 120 people from JDI member programs, including staff, volunteers and survivors visit with their legislators on Tuesday, April 10, 2012.
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In wake of murder-suicide in Hopkinton, Advocates against sexual and domestic violence urge people to reach out for help
April 9, 2012
- JDI and member program Voices Against Violence put out a statement in the wake of this tragedy: “The news of a murder-suicide is more than heart-breaking: it’s also a wake up call that we all must do more to help prevent these deaths. Combating domestic violence is a community issue and everyone has a role to play.”
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National Studies Expose Epidemic of Sexual and Domestic Violence in Massachusetts, country
April 5, 2012
- Jane Doe Inc. (JDI) will release three recent national studies that expose the prevalence and pervasiveness of sexual and domestic violence here in Massachusetts and around the country and call for more support to address this epidemic. Senate President Therese Murray will also speak.
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White Ribbon Day State House Proclamation
March 1, 2012
- In his role as Honorary Chair, Governor Deval Patrick led the 5th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Governor’s Proclamation Event at the State House on March 1, 2012. The day is sponsored by Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, and supported by 65 White Ribbon Day Affiliates across the Commonwealth.
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Diverse Groups Testify Against Anti-Immigrant Bill
February 29, 2012
- At the Joint Committee on the Judiciary hearing, human rights advocates, faith leaders, immigration experts and others spoke about how the proposed legislation scapegoats immigrants and ignores the real threats to public safety, namely, drunk driving and alcohol abuse.
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Celtics Pre-Game Focus on Ending Men's Violence Against Women
February 28, 2012
- Jane Doe Inc., Employers Against Domestic Violence, and The Plymouth County White Ribbon Campaign have partnered once again with the Boston Celtics to help end sexual and domestic violence. The pre-game promotion at TD Garden on February 29th will take place the night before the 5th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day.
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From college campuses to military bases, Men in Massachusetts pledge to end violence against women
February 23, 2012
- Five years ago, the public conversation about men’s role and responsibility in being part of the solution in ending men’s violence against women took a dramatic shift in Massachusetts. Massachusetts White Ribbon Day 2012 is set to take place on March 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM at the State House.
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Stalking, Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates Applaud Massachusetts Senate for addressing economic stability needs of victims and survivors
January 12, 2012
- After many years of advocacy, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, is pleased that the Employment Leave Bill has passed in the Senate and is one step closer to becoming a law.
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DCF Commissioner McClain, MAPS Executive Director Pinto call for action to protect kids and end violence (English)
December 6, 2011
- To advocates against sexual and domestic violence, the latest sex abuse charges against former Red Sox club manager Donald Fitzpatrick is one more example that no one is immune from these issues and more must be done to help protect kids and end violence in general. JDI points out that one place to start is for men to address one another to promote a culture of positive masculinity that fosters equality and non-violence. On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Jane Doe Inc. will launch the 5th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign, calling on men to step up and be part of the solution in ending men’s violence against women.
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DCF Commissioner McClain, MAPS Executive Director Pinto call for action to protect kids and end violence (Portuguese)
December 6, 2011
- To advocates against sexual and domestic violence, the latest sex abuse charges against former Red Sox club manager Donald Fitzpatrick is one more example that no one is immune from these issues and more must be done to help protect kids and end violence in general. JDI points out that one place to start is for men to address one another to promote a culture of positive masculinity that fosters equality and non-violence. On Tuesday, December 6, 2011, Jane Doe Inc. will launch the 5th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign, calling on men to step up and be part of the solution in ending men’s violence against women.
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The Roles Men Play in Ending Violence Against Women
November 30, 2011
- Story after story of domestic violence, sexual assault, rape, trafficking, sexual harassment, bullying, and child abuse fill the news and represent thousands and thousands of victims right here in Massachusetts. The latest numbers from the National Intimate Partner and Sexual Violence Survey make abundantly clear that violence against women occurs at unacceptable rates AND that more must be done to prevent sexual and domestic violence. Jane Doe Inc.’s Massachusetts White Ribbon Day recognizes the unique and critical role that men can and are playing to help end violence against women.
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Jane Doe Inc. Commends Verizon for Leadership on Domestic Violence Prevention
October 25, 2011
- JDI will join a host of leaders working to prevent domestic violence in Massachusetts and to encourage men to join the movement at the Verizon Foundation Domestic Violence Solutions Award Presentations and event on Friday, October 28, 2011. More than $200,000 in grants will be awarded to 19 nonprofit organizations including JDI and 14 other JDI members.
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Domestic Violence Programs Respond to Arrest made in Rintala Case
October 24, 2011
- The Network/La Red, Safe Passage and Jane Doe Inc. respond to the recent arrest of Cara Lee Rintala, 45 for the murder of her spouse Annamarie Cochrane Rintala, 37 on March 29, 2010. This domestic violence related homicide highlights the need for continued vigilance, outreach, awareness and response to domestic violence in the LGBTQ community.
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JDI Joins HarborCOV and Winthrop Community to Hold Candlelight Vigil In Memory of Victims of Domestic Violence
October 22, 2011
- JDI will join member program HarborCOV and the Winthrop, Massachusetts community to hold a Candlelight Vigil in memory of victims of domestic violence and to raise awareness about the lethality of domestic violence during National Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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Pets, Prevention, and Victims' Rights on Agenda: Sexual and domestic violence advocates urge action to save lives
October 5, 2011
- Maureen Gallagher, Policy Director, of Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, will be on Beacon Hill today (October 5, 2011) to urge the Massachusetts Legislature to take immediate action on three proposed statutes that singly and collectively would provide essential support and safety for victims of sexual and domestic violence.
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LGBTQ Community and Partners Hold Vigil to Remember LGBTQ Domestic Violence Related Homicide Victims
September 22, 2011
- Community partners including GLBT Domestic Violence Coalition, Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Program, The Network/La Red, Violence Recovery Programat Fenway Health, HarborCOV, and Jane Doe Inc. to hold candelight vigil in response to seven (7) domestic violence related homicides in LGBTQ Community in past 17 months.
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Red Sox, Jane Doe and Verizon Team Up To Prevent Violence
September 15, 2011
- It was a magical night at Fenway Park for Jane Doe Inc. On-field presentations honoring First Lady of Boston Angela F. Menino, a champion in the fight to rid our communities of sexual and domestic violence, a $25,000 check presentation from Verizon to JDI, and a cell phone drive sponsored by HopeLine from Verizon Wireless.
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State Rep Fattman Says Undocumented Immigrant Rape Victims "Should Be Afraid to Come Forward"
June 10, 2011
- Human rights advocates nationwide express outrage, demand apology.
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