by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | May 29, 2026 | Statements
In her Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request earlier this year, Governor Maura Healey proposed restoring FY25 funding levels for domestic violence and sexual assault service providers through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. In late April, the...
by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | Nov 27, 2025 | Statements
Dear Community Member: This fall has been a complicated one for survivors and advocates alike. Though the federal shutdown has ended, families and organizations across Massachusetts are working to rebound from the impact of SNAP delays and other shutdown effects. Jane...
by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | Nov 27, 2025 | Statements
Leading up to Trans Day of Remembrance on November 20, JDI hosted a week of programming for Trans Week of Awareness: Capacity Building to Support Trans Survivors. Nationwide, organizations are being pressured to erase trans people from their work and public presence....
by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | Nov 27, 2025 | Statements
What a joy it was to gather on May 5, 2026 at the Artists for Humanity Epicenter for a celebratory reception as we raise critical funds to support survivors and advocates, transform our communities, and realize a safer, healthier, freer world free from abuse and...
by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | Nov 27, 2025 | Statements
Nearly 300 advocates and supporters gathered at the Massachusetts State House on March 16, 2026 for Jane Doe Inc.’s 2026 Advocacy Day. Curious about our legislative priorities? Check them out here: bit.ly/JDIPriorities25.
by Hema Sarang-Sieminski | Nov 27, 2025 | Statements
In 2025, JDI set out to investigate different ways our member programs were meeting survivors’ housing needs and how we, as the coalition, could support programs in this area. We were especially interested in learning how programs engage with funding from the...
