White Ribbon Day Virtual Faith Leaders Panel
2022-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Moderator, The Honorable J. Thomas Kirkman (retired) will speak openly with faith leaders in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign.
Panelists include:

Pastor Christian Holleck, St. Peter’s Lutheran, Harwich
Pastor Reed Baer, West Parish of Barnstable
Pastor Darren Morgan, Federated Church of Orleans
Rev. Will Vaus, First Congregational Church of Yarmouth

WHEN: March 7, 2022
TIME: 6:30pm
Zoom- Registration required at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRD-Faith-Leaders-Panel

“Transforming the Culture of ‘Power Over’: Compassionate Accountability”
2022-03-08 19:00 | Virtual
Together we can transform the culture of dominance.
The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable invites you to attend “Transforming the Culture of ‘Power Over’: Compassionate Accountability” on Tuesday, March 8 at 7 p.m. The virtual event will help participants make key distinctions among safe relationship cycles and the dynamics that occur within relationships based on abusive values of dominance and superiority.
The presentation will be led by JAC Patrissi, Jason Patrissi and Regi Wingo of Growing a New Heart, an organization that aims to facilitate respectful and ethical power relationships and communications in families, workplaces and communities. The event will also feature break-out discussion groups.
Participants will leave with a sense of next steps for imagining community-based transformative justice interventions that address problematic behaviors, without necessitating expulsion or exclusion.
The event is inspired by the White Ribbon Campaign, which raises awareness about the prevalence of men’s violence against women and brings to the table those crucial to ending relationship violence – men. It’s presented by the Roundtable’s White Ribbon Group and follows the group’s successful event in March 2021, “A Call to Families: Discussing Healthy Masculinity with Young People.”
Register for the Zoom meeting here.
To promote equitable access, this event is hosted free of charge. Donations to support the ongoing work of the White Ribbon Group are greatly appreciated. To donate, please visit www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org

Documentary Screening of the film ‘Roll Red Roll’ at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-09 17:00 - 19:30 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. At a 2012 pre-season high school football party in Steubenville, Ohio, a young woman is raped. The aftermath exposes an entire culture of complicity and the roles that peer pressure, denial, sports machismo, and social media played in the tragedy. Come for a viewing of the documentary and discussion. The documentary is focused on athletes, but the message can be adapted to any situation concerning youth. The night will include the 80-minute documentary and a 30-minute discussion afterward. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.
Effective until further notice:
For the health, safety, and well-being of our patrons, staff, volunteers, and creatives, the Cultural Center of Cape Cod requires that guests attending indoor ticketed events or classes must wear a mask and be vaccinated or provide a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours.

Men's Speaker & Workshop Series: Identity, Masculinity and Sports
2022-03-10 18:00 | Virtual
The first installation in a powerful three-part series.

Engaging Men to End Female Genital Mutilation/Cutting
2022-03-14 08:00 - 09:30 | Virtual
Recognizing that FGM/C is a social and gendered norm, upheld through complex systems of patriarchy and tradition, the Global Platform’s Call to Action acknowledges the need to engage boys and men. This live webinar will explore how boys and men are involved in efforts to end FGM/C globally, and what the movement is doing to expand male participation, through a mixture of panel discussion, fireside chat, case study and perspectives from grassroots activists. Join us for the conversation!
Follow the Global Platform on Twitter @GlobalFGMC for the latest news on confirmed speakers.

Building Resilience and Resistance to Hypersexualized Media and Porn- A Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-16 18:00 - 19:30 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. In the absence of comprehensive, competent sex education, porn serves as the major form of sex ed for millions of kids. And what are kids learning? That degradation, humiliation, and violence are central to relationships, intimacy, and sex. This workshop will feature the resource Culture Reframed. We will share facts about the Porn Crisis and its effects on all genders, and resources for how to talk with youth and help build their resilience and resistance to the porn culture. This workshop is created for parents, grandparents, and anyone who works with and cares about, youth (teachers, coaches, educators, clergy…). This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

Food for Thought Healing Series Session 1
2022-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Connect with the Khmer community to openly share stories, discuss important topics and break barriers between old and cultural norms.

Session 1: Healing through food in the Khmer Community.
When: March 16, from 6-8 PM

For more information please email Am@chhinc.org

Men's Speaker & Workshop Series: Special Brotherhood of Strength
2022-03-17 17:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
The second installation in a powerful three-part series.

10th Annual White Ribbon Night Gala Love Life Now Inc.
2022-03-18 19:00 | Blue Hills Country Club, 23 Pecunit Street, Canton, MA, 02021, United States
Love Life Now Foundation, Inc.’s
10th Annual White Ribbon Night Gala
Partially benefiting
Association of Haitian Women in Boston (AFAB)
CLICK to purchase tickets!
IMPORTANT:
No tickets will be sold at door.
Guests must email picture of vaccine card after purchasing ticket
OR
A negative Covid test 2 days prior to event to info@lovelifenow.org
If your organization would like to become a Sponsor, please email us at info@lovelifenow.org or call 888.LLN.9876.

Disabilities Employment Awareness Month virtual event
2022-03-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Please join Independence House on March 22nd from 6:00-7:30pm for a virtual panel discussion on the contributions of people with disabilities to the workplace and the challenge of being vulnerable to abuse.
Moderator – Marissa Varrasso, Disabled Person Protection Commission, SE Region Navigator Coordinator of Sexual Assault Response Unit
Key Note speaker – Mandy Cohen, IMPACT Ability Manager, Violence Prevention Programming
Panelists –
Jaime Thompson – Disabled Persons Protection Commission, Manager of the Sexual Assault Response Unit
Leigh-Ann – Disabled Persons Protection Commission, Self Advocate and trainer with the Sexual Assault Response Unit,
Janice Philpot – MA Rehabilitation Commission, Chief of Workforce Initiatives
Paul Desprez – Stop & Shop, Assistant Manager
This is a free virtual event via Zoom. Registration required to access zoom link. Please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYpcOiprj0tGNM_rBD8k7w3MhQVoMC3Xn6D

2022 Safe Havens Impact Award Virtual Ceremony
2022-03-22 19:00 | Virtual
Safe Havens Hosts its 7th Annual IMPACT Award Celebration Virtually on March 22, 2022 BOSTON, MASS. – Safe Havens Interfaith Partnership Against Domestic Violence and Elder Abuse will bestow its 7th Annual IMPACT Awards on Deborah Collins-Gousby, Isa Woldeguiorguis, and Dr. Oliver Williams. We are thrilled to highlight the vision and commitment of these community leaders and the critical work that they are doing to end all forms of violence.

Safe Havens' 7th Annual IMPACT Award
2022-03-22 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Join Safe Havens in honoring Deborah Collins-Gousby, Isa Woldeguiorguis, and Dr. Oliver Williams for their vision, passion, and commitment to ending all forms of violence on Tuesday, March 22 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM EST.
Reserve your tickets now!

Enough Abuse: A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. Child Sexual Abuse is an epidemic that isn’t often spoken about. Let’s break the silence together. This workshop will focus on what adults can do to help prevent child sexual abuse. We will be sharing a powerful resource- The Enough Abuse Campaign- education and initiative working to prevent child sexual abuse in our homes, schools, youth organizations, and communities. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

White Ribbon Day Virtual Educational Panel
2022-03-24 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
Moderator, Jonathan Thompson (JTs Chronicles) will speak openly with school personnel in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign.
Panelists include:

Andre King, History Teacher, Sandwich Middle School
Ross Jatkola, Head Football Coach, Barnstable High School
Henry St. Julien, Asst. Principal, Falmouth High School

WHEN: March 24, 2022
TIME: 10:00am
Zoom- Registration required at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRD-Education-Panel

White Ribbon Day with Men’s Action at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
Presented by the Independence House in partnership with the Cultural Center of Cape Cod. The White Ribbon Day, an annual international campaign, invites men and boys to be part of the solution in ending violence against women and all forms of gender-based violence. This event is hosted by our Independence House Men’s Action Group. Please join us to promote and celebrate healthy masculinity along with gender equity, so that together we can foster safe and healthy relationships and communities. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

Men's Speaker & Workshop Series: Spirituality & Masculinity workshop
2022-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Facebook Live
The third and final installation in a powerful series.

DVSN Speaker Series: The Men Survivor Experience from Survivors Themselves
2022-03-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Men survivors of sexual violence will share their experiences, impacts, healing, and answer your questions. 1 in 6 men will experience sexual violence in their lifetime.
A collaboration between the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and MenHealing

26th Annual Immigrants' Day at the State House
2022-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Immigrants’ Day at the State House is one of MIRA’s proudest traditions, with 26 years of history in advocacy. Each spring, we bring together hundreds of immigrants and refugees to the State House to hear from public officials and advocate for our communities’ legislative and budget priorities.
As we did last year, the event will be held in a virtual space for safety and public health reasons, with a speaking program with built-in digital advocacy opportunities, followed by regional “roundtables” with legislators co-hosted by MIRA member organizations.
This year, we are privileged to announce that Boston Mayor Michelle Wu will be our keynote speaker. Other featured speakers include State Senator Adam Gomez, Senate Chair, Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities; State Representative Carlos González, House Chair, Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security; Beth Huang, Executive Director, Massachusetts Voter Table; and Driving Families Forward Coalition co-chairs Chrystel Murrieta Ruiz, Political Coordinator, 32BJ, and Lenita Reason, Executive Director, Brazilian Worker Center.
Join us to advocate for our pro-immigrant budget and legislative agenda. We will focus on the Safe Communities Act, the Work and Family Mobility Act, the Language Access and Inclusion Act, the COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Act, and several budget line-items.

A Night Honoring Jahaira DeAlto
2022-03-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Linda K. Paresky Center – Simmons University
Nearly one year following the tragic passing of Jahaira DeAlto, we are coming together as a community to commemorate and honor her legacy. The night will include a sit-down dinner, community speakers, an open mic for guests to share their memories of Jahaira, and raffle drawings. All proceeds raised from ticket sales and independent donations will be donated to the Transgender Emergency Fund in Jahaira’s name.
Tickets will be on sale until 3/22 at 11:59pm, but donations will be open until 9:30pm on the night of the event. The direct link to donate/reserve tickets can be found here (we also have a virtual option!): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-night-honoring-jahaira-dealto-tickets-290960489657

We Are a State of Love: Gathering of Solidarity for International Transgender Day of Visibility
2022-03-31 10:00 | Steps of Massachusetts State House
The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth invites you to join us on the steps of the State House on March 31st – the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The event is tentatively planned to begin at 10:00am. A flyer has been attached, and more information for the event will be updated and can be found here. The Commission calls upon all Massachusetts officials and entities to stand in solidarity with transgender youth and their parents, caregivers, and providers, and to commit to taking significant, measurable, and meaningful actions to dismantle discrimination and inequity based on gender identity and sexual orientation.
Read our statement condemning Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s politically-motivated attack on transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive children and their families.

North Shore Take Back the Night Event 1
2022-04-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Younity Glouchester, 6 Elm St, Glouchester, MA, United States
Our first event is open to anyone interested in attending and will be held at Younity in Gloucester on April 7th. The evening will include a march as well as musical and spoken word performances by survivors and other members of the community. We are also currently looking for people who are willing to anonymously share a sentence about their experiences with sexual assault, to be read aloud by community members during our Speak Out. Anyone who wants to share a piece of their story can do so here.

MAPS 2022 Awards Gala
2022-04-09 17:30 - 2022-04-10 00:00 | Boston Marriott Cambridge, 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United States
The Annual Awards Gala is a black tie-optional event with an elegant red carpet arrival, cocktail hour, refreshments, banquet, awards ceremony, musical entertainment, online auction, dancing, and much more. Be part of our largest and most important fundraising event and join us as we honor distinguished individuals who have contributed in many exceptional ways to our communities.
Reserve your tickets here
RSVP by March 25!!

Respond Virtual Jazz Brunch Gala
2022-04-10 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Registration is now open for our virtual Jazz Brunch Gala on Sunday, April 10, from 11 to noon!

Please join RESPOND’s Board of Directors and staff for a morning of jazz standards and program updates. We can’t wait to share with you what’s new, what our community has made possible this last year, and where RESPOND is headed.

This spring, we know that coming together as a community — for connection, support, and even fun — is as important now as ever. And we need your help to reach those who need us the most: survivors of domestic violence who will continue to feel the impact of the pandemic for a long time to come.

I hope you will RSVP today.

MAAV's 9th Annual Community Coffee House
2022-04-10 16:00 - 17:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, 21 East Foster Street, Melrose, MA, United States
MAAV’s 9th Annual Community Coffee House is back as an in-person event! Join us on Sunday, April 10 as we celebrate healthy relationships while enjoying the talents of Melrose.
Called Voices Against Violence, the Coffee House will feature performances centered around the themes of friendship, love and healthy relationships.
It will begin at 4:00 pm at Temple Beth Shalom, 21 East Foster Street in Melrose.
In the interest of public safety, we are limiting attendance at this event. Only 75 tickets will be sold, and they can be purchased online.
Adult tickets cost $10, student tickets are $5. We hope to see you there!

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Rock Painting
2022-04-14 16:00 - 18:00 | Cisco Brewers Nantucket
A Safe Place is collaborating with Cisco Brewers to host a Rock Painting evening April 14th from 4 to 6 pm to raise awareness of sexual assault. Patrons can share uplifting messages and inspirational quotes on small stones that will be shared with survivors of sexual assault.

Say Something Youth Prevention LAB
2022-04-19 13:00 - 2022-05-22 14:30 | Virtual
Learn to build the leadership skills and confidence to be able to recognize, interrupt, and prevent violence when you see it in your school community and in your daily life.
The Say Something Youth Initiative is Safe Passage’s violence prevention program for teens and offers opportunities for all students, faculty, and caregivers to get involved in culture change to support healthy relationships.
This free and virtual group is open to any Hampshire and Franklin county youth ages 13+
Registration is required by Friday, April 8. To register, complete this google form. If you have any questions please contact outreach@safepass.org

Championing the call for a Global Agreement to End Violence Against Women and Girls
2022-04-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Virtual
please save the date for Thursday, April 21st, from 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence will co-host with Every Woman Treaty, a virtual meeting for the purpose of introduction to Every Woman Treaty Co-Founders, Dr. Marina Pisklakova-Parker, Director of Strategic Partnerships and The Honorable Najla Ayoubi, Chief of Coalition and Global Program. Additional agenda items will
include professional development training opportunities provided by Every Woman Treaty as well as continued discussion on hopeful alignment of language within the treaty to assure U.S.organizations that wish to support the treaty are in agreement. Participants will have to register for the April 21st meeting. The registration link will
be available the week of April 11, 2022.

North Shore Take Back the Night Event 2
2022-04-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Nagly in the Witch City Mall
Our second event will be held at NAGLY in Salem on April 21st. Our goal with this event is to uplift the voices of LGBTQIA+ survivors, particularly youth, who are often excluded from these conversations. Similarly to Gloucester, we will begin with a march around downtown Salem before returning to NAGLY for an art gallery and some performances. We invite any LGBTQIA+ youth who would like to share art (of any medium) that relates to survivorship and healing to sign up here.

The Clothesline Project
2022-04-23 09:00 - 12:00 | Nantucket Atheneum Garden
A Safe Place will be displaying its Clothesline Project on April 23rd from 9am-12pm (weather dependent) in the garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that brings awareness to the often ignored issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Each shirt on display has been decorated by a local survivor of violence or by someone who has lost a loved one to violence. Join us for this powerful and moving event!

Overlook: Economic Abuse among Teen Dating Partners
2022-04-26 14:00 | Virtual
Despite the potential lifetime impacts, economic abuse has been long overlooked among teen dating partnerships. Knowing what is at stake, Futures Without Violence in partnership with The Allstate Foundation and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center surveyed nearly 3,000 teens to explore how economic abuse – from disrupting education to interfering with employment to financial control – shows up in their relationships. The findings are eye opening.
