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Food for Thought Healing Series Session 1
2022-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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.

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.

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

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.

“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

White Ribbon Day Virtual Faith Leaders Panel
2022-03-07 18:30 - 19:30 | 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

10 Year Memorial Car Ride for Jessica Rojas
2022-03-05 12:45 - 14:00 | Brightwood Health Clinic Parking Lot, 380 Plainfield St, Springfield, MA, 01107, United States
Join the yearly Domestic Violence Awareness Event in remembrance of Jessica Rojas and many other victims & survivors of Domestic Violence. This year the family has decided to have another car ride in her honor amongst other events.
View the car route here: https://www.janedoe.org/car-route/

White Ribbon Day Virtual First Responder Panel
2022-03-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Virtual
Moderator, Joseph Gordon of the Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office will speak openly with first responders in our community on the topic of gender violence and the White Ribbon Day Campaign.
Panelists include:

Nick Pasquarosa, Dennis-Yarmouth School Resource Officer
Enrique Arrascue, Captain of COMM Fire Department
Brian Morrison, Community Liaison Officer, Barnstable Police Department

WHEN: March 3, 2022
TIME: 10:00am
Zoom- Registration required at:
https://tinyurl.com/WRD-First-Responder-Panel

Community Prevention Strategies at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod
2022-03-02 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. Does your place of work have a Code of Conduct? Does everyone who uses your services feel safe in your building? Do all your employees know what to do or say if someone disclosed sexual violence? Come and learn how organizational policies can help to prevent sexual and domestic violence. We will share specific steps to take and available resources to use in reviewing your organizational policies. This workshop is free but does require prior registration.

MAAV 5th annual White Ribbon Day event
2022-03-02 13:00 | Melrose City Hall, 562 Main St, Melrose, MA, 02176, United States
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, March 2 at 1:00 pm outside in front of Melrose City Hall (Essex Street entrance) for our 5th annual White Ribbon Day event!

The 15-minute ceremony will include a Proclamation of White Ribbon Day in Melrose by Mayor Paul Brodeur, remarks by city and community leaders, and MAAV Student Action Board members leading a pledge of non-violence. It will conclude with the raising of the White Ribbon Day flag outside of City Hall, accompanied by Melrose High School drummers.

Jim Donohue, President of Melrose Youth Soccer and recipient of Men4MAAV’s Excellence in Male Leadership Award, will offer remarks about promoting equity and respect in sports.

White Ribbon Day was created by a group of Canadian men in 1991 in response to the massacre of 14 women in Montreal. It is now an international event that occurs in more than 60 countries worldwide.

All members of the community are welcome to attend. We hope you will join us!

Sponsored by Men4MAAV and the City of Melrose Mayor’s Office.

Coffee With the Chief- Facebook Live with Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson
2022-03-01 09:00 - 10:00 | Virtual
Yarmouth Police Chief Frank Frederickson will open the airwaves and present a facebook-live open chat on the Yarmouth Police Department facebook page. Special guests will talk openly with the Chief about gender violence and the White Ribbon Campaign. Your chat comments on the live-video feed will be addressed.

Esperanza United Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Virtual Conference
2022-02-26 10:30 - 16:00 | Virtual
Esperanza United is hosting an annual conference led by our Fuerza Unida Amig@ youth on February 26th from 9:30AM-3:00PM CT. Our youth leaders chose the theme, Find your Poder, Find your Comunidad and created our conference logo.
We continue to live in a pandemic where the health of our youth participants and our community is of utmost importance. Youth are experiencing ‘zoom fatigue’ and wanting to interact with their peers in person. With this in mind, we organized a conference that is both virtual and interactive through a platform called Gather. Gather allows youth to create a virtual avatar and participate in the conference modeled after a video game.
Youth spent nearly three months brainstorming, designing, and editing a virtual space where our youth and presenters could come together and feel like they were in the same room. Gather is a unique program because it allows for life-like interactions. In the program, you are able to turn on your microphone and camera for others to see you. The catch is that when you move your avatar from a room you will also cease to see or hear the folks that leave your close vicinity. You are also able to locate people on a map, interact with objects, enter different rooms, and even speak to one of our advocates in a private space.

NNEDV Webinar: Teens and Technology
2022-02-24 13:00 - 14:30 | Virtual
Description: Technology has had an impact on how teen dating relationships are formed and maintained. Among the many tools that teens use for self-expression, gaming, video chatting, text messaging, and social networking, misuse can leave a long-lasting impact on lives. In this webinar, participants will learn how technology can be misused, how it impacts teen survivors, and how advocates can support these survivors by providing them with the guidance and support they need.
Registration link

Free MIAA Teen Wellness Workshop
2022-02-16 08:30 - 13:30 | MIAA Office, 33 Forge Parkway, Franklin, MA, 02038, United States
Workshop sessions include:
“Act as If- How to Reduce Stress, Anxiety & Feel More Resilient”
Pam Garramone, Positive Psychology and Coach
“Let’s Talk Respect-Creating a School Culture of Kindness and Respect”
Robert Hackenson Jr., Dynamic Influence
“Pathway to Athletic Success: Tips for Teen Athletes”
Lynn Pantuosco-Hensch, Westfield State University
“Fueling the Teen Athlete- Nutritional Needs to Support Optimal Performance in the Classroom and on the Field”
Laura Moretti Reece, Boston Children’s Hospital

“Empowerment vs. Exploitation" Exhibit
2022-02-08 - 2022-03-26 | Cultural Center of Cape Cod, 307 Old Main St, South Yarmouth, MA, 02664, United States
Art is a powerful tool for change. The Cultural Center put out an international call for art asking the following questions:
What has caused the injustice?
Are we doomed, or is there a solution?
How do we move away from exploitation and empower ourselves and others?
We are so excited about the work coming to Cape Cod from 22 states and Canada. You will experience 56 works of art that will make you cry, break into laughter, cause anger, and give you goosebumps.
To expand the impact of this two-month exhibition the Cultural Center is partnering with the Independence House on workshops including Bystander Intervention Workshop, Healing Through Creative Expression (tri-lingual), and Community Prevention Strategies.
In addition, the Cultural Center team will surround you with art, music, poetry, workshops, and culinary adventures to embrace and inspire you.
Download Complete Schedule or Register Below

Bystander Intervention Workshop, with Deirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan and Chris Morin

Healing Through Creative Expression (tri-lingual), with Katia DaCuma and Deirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan

Community Prevention Strategies, with Chris and Carolyn

Documentary screening of the film ‘Roll Red Roll’

Building Resilience and Resistance to Hypersexualized Media and Porn: A Workshop, with Deirdre ‘deer’ Sullivan and Bob Ravenelle

Enough Abuse: A Child Sexual Abuse Prevention Workshop, with Chris Morin and Beverly Costa-Ciavola

White Ribbon Day, with Bob Ravenelle

A 'Creative Toolbox'”- DVSN Speaker Series
2022-01-27 19:00
Join us for insightful discussions and informative presentations on domestic violence related subjects.DVSN.org/SpeakerSeries
Composer, performing artist, writer, singer, and animal advocate “Saoirse” will share her story, exploring the intersections of trauma, compassion, animals, and healing through the arts.
“Saoirse” (freedom) is a trauma survivor, animal lover, and creative artist who has had the blessing of writing, singing, performing, and recording music for many years until changing her life’s path to advocate for animals.
In her early life, she published songs and performed for over two decades as an independent recording artist and musician/singer. Over the years she worked helping animals in many different ways, including with sanctuaries, animal rescue groups, and humane education programs. She also started a creative arts collective project for compassion for animals and is the creator of the narrative healing arts program “Bella and the Eclipse”, a one-woman musical play about domestic abuse, animals, and the power of transformation.
Free Event! Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5016425569730/WN_3eDnPxscTzulPD0qqHKO1A

Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable White Ribbon Group Event
2022-01-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
Meet the Members of the White Ribbon Group

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable has focused on engaging local communities in understanding and preventing abuse in our local communities. In 2019, a group of local men joined together through the Roundtable in hopes of engaging men and boys in our community to be a part of the solution in ending gender-based violence. Since its creation, this group has met monthly, led local discussions, and hosted events large and small to engage our community in moving towards a world free of abuse in all its forms.
Come join the Roundtable on January 11, 2022 to hear from members of this group as they share more about their work, why they chose to get involved, and how you can join in this important work.
The discussion will take place via Zoom on January 11 at 3:00pm. The event is free, but registration is required and can be completed here or at www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org.

Calling All Crows 14th Annual Benefit Weekend
2021-12-21 08:00 - 2021-12-22 17:00 | Club Passim, 47 Palmer St, Cambridge, MA, 02138, United States
All tickets go on sale Tuesday (11/23) at 12 PM ET.
Tue, Dec. 21: In-person tickets / Livestream tickets
Wed, Dec. 22: In-person tickets / Livestream tickets

Reimagining Manhood Symposium 2021
2021-12-17 09:30 - 17:00
Join peers, anti-violence educators and preventionists, activists, students, community organizers, and allies to our 2021 Reimagine Manhood Symposium!

For the last five-years, you and hundreds like you have attended our annual #ReimagineManhood Symposium to engage in conversations and develop tools to mobilize and organize your communities in effort to promote gender equity, racial justice, and healthy masculinity in your communities.

This year, we will focus on the intersection of systemic patriarchy and the school-to-prison pipeline, and the strategies and solutions that we all can enact in our journey to collective liberation and community accountability.
FREE EVENT REGISTER NOW

The Center for Hope and Healing 2021 Annual Meeting
2021-12-13 17:00 - 19:30 | UMass Lowell Inn & Conference Center, 50 Warren St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
It will be an evening of festivities that will include meeting our fantastic Board, staff, and volunteers, celebrating our milestones in 2021, and……….a special sneak peek tour of our new home! Yes, we have a new home!
There will be live Latin music (in a heated outdoor tent!), food and drink, a gift-wrapping station, holiday photo ops, and our annual giving tree! To top off the night, we will have skits done by our staff and a fantastic raffle! You don’t want to miss it!
Register now

MAPS Renovated Lowell Building Grand Opening
2021-12-09 16:00 - 19:00 | 490 Central Street
We’ll love to take you on a tour of the new building and introduce you to our staff.

You’ll also be able to learn about our many free health and social services and enjoy local musical entertainment, appetizers, wine, and other refreshments.

Please RSVP by December 8, 2021, by contacting Lowell Office Manager Alessandra Fisher at afisher@maps-inc.org or by calling 978-970-1250.

"The Art Affair" Fundraiser by Saheli
2021-12-05 15:00 - 20:00 | Boston Marriott Burlington
Saheli is holding a unique fundraiser ‘The Art Affair’ on Sunday, December 5th, 2021 at the Burlington Marriott Hotel from 3 to 8pm. The event will bring together distinguished artists, comedians, and guests including community and business leaders.
Saheli depends on fundraising events to help fund Saheli’s housing, legal, economic empowerment, and domestic violence services that enable survivors of domestic violence and their children to live a life free of abuse. Saheli is raising funds to continue its new housing program providing stable housing to survivors struggling to pay rent or find shelter.

Norwell TDoR Vigil
2021-11-21 12:00 - 17:00 | Norwell Common
Cosponsored by First Parish of Norwell, UCC Norwell, and Norwell’s Church Hill United Methodist Church.

Lexington Pride Virtual Transgender Day of Remembrance Vigil
2021-11-20 19:00 | Virtual
As we do every year, LexPride will host a Transgender Day of Remembrance commemoration to honor the lives of people killed in transphobic violence this year. The event will include reflections by local transgender women and nonbinary people of color (those most impacted by transphobic violence), a reading of names, and opportunities to talk about allyship.

North Easton Transgender Day of Remembrance Service
2021-11-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Holy Trinity Lutheran Church ELCA
Join us while we affirm God’s love for all people and remember transgender people, gender-variant individuals, and those perceived to be transgender who have been victims of hate crimes. The service will include a reading of names, guest speakers sharing their stories, and contemplative music. A reception will follow.

PFLAG Cape Cod Trans Day of Remembrance Virtual Gathering
2021-11-20 18:30 | Virtual
Join our Cape Cod community and beyond for a virtual celebration of life to honor and remember the victims of anti-transgender violence. Guest speakers including River Pehrson, Naomi Wright, and Violeta K. Haralampieva, Staff Attorney at PAIR PROJECT. Special performances will include El, Charlie Clark, and O’The Fool. Sponsored by Eastern Bank and Nauset Interfaith Association, as well as the Cape & Islands Transgender Resource Fund.

Light in the Darkness Candlelight Vigil
2021-11-18 19:00 | Virtual
This year, the annual vigil has been pushed back a few weeks. The speaker will be Tracy Schott, MSW, MS who is the Producer/Director of Finding Jenn’s Voice, the award-winning documentary film about intimate partner homicide featured in Voices4Change. More detailed announcement and registration information next week.

Belmont Candlelight Vigils For Trans Lives
2021-11-17 18:30 - 2021-11-18 18:30 | Belmont Town Green
November 17-20, Belmont is hosting a labyrinth on the town green commemorating people killed in transphobic violence. All are welcome to visit and move through the labyrinth to reflect on these beautiful lives. On November 17 and 18, join us for candlelit vigils to honor the dignity of these lives in silent reflection.

Transforming the Culture of Power Through Compassionate Accountability
2021-11-17 10:00 - 16:00 | Virtual
Indigenous storytellers from indigenous tribes from across the country will be online for a virtual, interactive, healing event.

Register now
