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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
Press Releases and Statements
1/23/2012: Beanpot schools join Patrick-Murray administration and state officials to end men's violence against women
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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1/12/2012: Stalking, Domestic and Sexual Violence Advocates Applaud Massachusetts Senate for addressing economic stability needs of victims and survivors
After many years of advoaccy, 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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12/6/2011: DCF Commissioner McClain, MAPS Executive Director Pinto call for action to protect kids and end violence
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.
Download the press release (English, Portuguese) including comments from campaign co-chairs Angelo McClain, Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF), and Paulo Pinto, MPA, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers.
10/25/2011: Jane Doe Inc. Commends Verizon for Leadership on Domestic Violence Prevention
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.
Download statement by Mary R. Lauby, JDI Executive Director and Media Advisory from Verizon.
10/24/2011: Domestic Violence Programs Respond to Arrest made in Rintala Case
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.
10/22/2011: JDI Joins HarborCOV and Winthrop Community to Hold Candlelight Vigil In Memory of Victims of Domestic Violence
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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10/5/2011: Pets, Prevention, and Victims' Rights on Agenda: Sexual and domestic violence advocates urge action to save lives
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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9/22/2011: LGBTQ Community and Partners Hold Vigil to Remember LGBTQ Domestic Violence Related Homicide Victims
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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9/15/2011: Red Sox, Jane Doe and Verizon Team Up To Prevent Violence
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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6/10/2011: State Rep Fattman Says Undocumented Immigrant Rape Victims "Should Be Afraid to Come Forward"
Human rights advocates nationwide express outrage, demand apology. Download Joint Press Statement from MIRA, Jane Doe Inc. and Amnesty International.
