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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
Massachusetts White Ribbon Day 2012
December 6, 2011
- The 5th Annual Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign is off to a great start! JDI is proud to announce this year's 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.
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TAKE A STAND AGAINST SEXUAL AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
September 14, 2011
- On September 15, 2011, JDI will proudly to team up with the Red Sox, Verizon Wireless and Verizon Communications to raise awareness and help support sexual and domestic violence organizations at this first ever event.
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It's Your Business Breakfast for Massachusetts Business Leaders
May 25, 2011
- On May 25, 2011, JDI presented Lieutenant Governor Timothy P. Murray with the first Delahunt Award for Extraordinary Public Service. Lieutenant Governor Murray is one of the Commonwealth's most dedicated and effective ambassadors and advocates for sexual and domestic violence prevention and response.
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Employment Leave Bill Gains Traction
January 6, 2012
- After many years of advocacy, this might be the year when the Employment Leave Bill passes. The Senate has scheduled a vote for Thursday, January 12. Calls are needed now!
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Reauthorize VAWA
January 4, 2012
- JDI and our allies on the national level are kicking off the year with a push to make 2012 the year that we will pass VAWA reauthorization!
We can’t do this without your help. Thanks to you and the thousands of people who have taken action, mobilized their networks and worked so hard, VAWA has continued to be one of the most significant pieces of federal legislation to support victims, hold offenders accountable and work toward the prevention of sexual and domestic violence. Take a minute to make a call, send a tweet and push for re-authorization of this life-changing and life-saving legislation
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Reauthorize VAWA, the Violence Against Women Act!
December 8, 2011
- The Violence Against Women Act is due for reauthorization. Our wonderful Senate champions, Senators Patrick Leahy (D-VT) and Mike Crapo (R-ID), introduced a bipartisan bill, S. 1925, on Wednesday (11/30/11) to reauthorize and improve VAWA!
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