by jdi-admin | Apr 5, 2022 | Statements
April is here and that means it’s time to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Started in 2001, this nationally recognized event has roots dating back centuries. Black women and women of color championed those early efforts and continue to provide...
by jdi-admin | Mar 21, 2022 | Statements
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2022 On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (JDI), will host its annual Advocacy Day to rally around its legislative and budget priorities to address...
by jdi-admin | Feb 23, 2022 | What's New
That’s right! It’s the 15th anniversary of the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign founded by Jane Doe Inc. Please join us for a celebration of Ambassadors and Affiliates who have kept at it for the past 15 years. When: Thursday, March 10, 2022, from...
by jdi-admin | Feb 19, 2022 | Statements
S2030, An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium, was reported favorably out of Committee! This bill would create a 5-year pause on the building of new prisons and jails in Massachusetts. Tell your legislator to vote YES on this common sense...
by jdi-admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Press Release
JDI joined dozens of victim service agency leaders in signing a letter to State Senators asking for inclusion of $70 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) budget to save services. ACTION ALERT: Ask your state senator to support Senator Cyr’s Amendment...
by jdi-admin | Oct 27, 2021 | What's New
JDI awarded the 2021 Economic Empowerment grants totaling $10,000 to 10 sexual and domestic violence programs on behalf of 11 survivors from across the Commonwealth. The grants reflect the resilience, creativity, and dedication of survivors. Scroll down to read their...
by jdi-admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Statements
JDI is pleased to share a new publication that was written for providers in our continued effort to address the fear and risk of HIV and AIDS for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. This in-depth guide is packed with resources and scenarios and provides up to...
by jdi-admin | Oct 1, 2021 | Statements
October is Domestic Violence Awareness + Action Month Individually and collectively we can take steps to support survivors and prevent domestic violence. Check out the calendar of DVAM events in Massachusetts: https://www.janedoe.org/events/ Here are 3 ways you...
by jdi-admin | Jul 21, 2021 | What's New
Spring Into Action 2021 JDI’s annual Spring Into Action breakfast honored Assistant Speaker Katherine Clark and Lovern Gordon for their leadership, activism, and collaboration to advance the rights of survivors and promote safety and justice for all. Justice in...
by jdi-admin | Jul 14, 2021 | Media Coverage
DA: A rape victim is entitled to the same consideration as other crime victims in terms of credibility By MARIE SZANISZLO | Boston Herald July 13, 2021 In a key decision, the Massachusetts Appeals Court rejected a child rapist’s argument that the testimony of his...
by jdi-admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Media Coverage
April 10, 2021 Ariane Vigna, Boston University State House Program for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette BOSTON — A bill extending workplace protections for domestic violence survivors working in contract jobs is aimed at closing a loophole that allowed a woman to...
by jdi-admin | Apr 22, 2021 | Statements, What's New
Remarks by Debra J. Robbin, JDI’s Executive DirectorApril 21, 2021 at a SAAM Event hosted by Lt. Governor Karyn Polito I am honored to be here today as the Executive Director of Jane Doe Inc (JDI), as an Advocate and as a survivor of sexual assault. I want to...
by jdi-admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Policy Spotlights
When survivors are unable to access or maintain stable employment, their safety is compromised. Survivors shouldn’t have to choose between accessing the services and healing they want and keeping their jobs. This is why we are highlighting these two pieces of...
by jdi-admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Policy Spotlights
Improving Protections for Sexual Assault Survivors! #SAAM2021 Did you that the current sexual assault protection law in Massachusetts has loopholes that can prevent survivors from accessing the safety they need? Victims of domestic violence can obtain a restraining...
by jdi-admin | Apr 13, 2021 | Policy Spotlights
Do you know if the K-12 schools in your area have school resource officers (SRO)? SROs are law enforcement officers assigned to work at schools. Massachusetts began mandating all school districts assign at least one SRO per district in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook...
