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DOVE Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Training
2021-10-27 17:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Virtual
Online Virtual Session
Sexual Assault Training runs from 5pm to 6:30pm and Human Trafficking Training runs from 6:45pm to 8:30pm
Register Online Here

Purple Purse & Purple Tie Awards Breakfast
2021-10-27 08:30 - 10:00 | Mockingbird Restaurant, 838 North Bedford St, East Bridgewater, MA, 02333, United States
Show your support at this event dedicated to five community leaders and their incredible work supporting survivors of domestic violence.

Soothing Stones to support you during challenging moments
2021-10-26 18:30 - 20:30 | Virtual
The Wayside Trauma Intervention Services is hosting a Virtual Event on Tuesday, October 26th from 6:30pm-8:30pm in which participants will craft Soothing Stones to support them. Be sure to pick up crafting supplies from their Milford Office or their satellite locations: Dean College and SAFE Coalition.
Join the Zoom Meeting here

MAPS Annual Meeting
2021-10-26 18:30 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers annual meeting virtually on Tuesday, October 26th, 2021, from 6:30pm-7:30pm to learn more about the successes and challenges of the past year.
More information will be available soon.

City of Somerville Domestic Violence Vigil
2021-10-26 18:00 - 19:00 | Statue Park, Davis Square, 279 Alewife Linear Park/Somerville Community Path, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND in remembering those who have lost their lives in 2021 to Domestic Violence.

DOVE Working with Survivors w Mental Health/Substance Abuse issues
2021-10-25 17:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Online Virtual Session
Working with Survivors w Mental Health Issues runs from 5pm to 6:30pm and Working with Survivors with Substance Abuse Issues runs from 6:45pm to 8:30pm
Register Online Here

Daybreak Breakfast
2021-10-25 08:00 - 09:00 | College of Holy Cross, 1 College St, Worcester, MA, 01610, United States
The Daybreak Breakfast is designed to educate, motivate and inspire people to build safe communities by raising awareness of domestic violence, supporting survivors and promoting healthy relationships. To learn more and register, CLICK HERE.

Melrose Alliance Against Violence 26th Annual Walk & Candlelight Vigil
2021-10-24 16:00 - 18:00 | Memorial Middle School, 350 Lynn Fells Parkway, Melrose, MA, United States
MAAV’s Walk will raise awareness about domestic violence and the funds necessary to continue MAAV’s programs and services. To help us raise those funds, businesses, community organizations and families can serve as event sponsors. To learn about sponsorship levels and benefits, click here. To see the list of 2021 Walk Sponsors, click here.

Expressive Arts Workshop for Survivors of Domestic Violence
2021-10-24 14:00 - 15:30 | MA
The Survivor Leadership Collective hosted by the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center presents a FREE virtual arts workshop for survivors of domestic violence. “We May Bend, but We Will Not Break,” will take place on Zoom on October 24, 2021 from 2-3:30pm.
Please RSVP by Oct 15th with Chelsea at cdavies@bidmc.harvard.edu or 617-667-1040. Link and clay will be provided with RSVP.

Discussion about Domestic Violence with MAPS
2021-10-23 15:00 - 17:00 | Cape Verdean Association of Brockton, 575 N Montello St, Brockton, MA, 02301, United States
On October 23rd, 2021 at 3pm at the Cape Verdean Association of Brockton, join the Massachusetts Alliance of Portuguese Speakers in their deep discussion of Domestic Violence.

Alianza Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence
2021-10-23 11:00 - 13:00 | 208 Race St, 208 Race St, Holyoke, MA, 01041, United States
Enjoy an outdoor celebration with Alianza as they commemorate their first recipient of the Allies in Action award, Sheila Rivest. Family-friendly with refreshments provided.

Saheli's Walk 5K in Her Shoes
2021-10-23 10:00 - 13:00 | Burlington Town Common

Trauma-Informed Yoga with YWCA
2021-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | YWCA Salem Square Facility, 1 Salem St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
This beginner class does not focus on technique, rather on being present, exploring emotions, and building a stronger mind-body connection. This practice focuses on using the power of your body and strives to create a safe space through hands-off classes, low or no music, and a soft, calming environment. Register at http://ywcacm.org/dvam

Center for Hope and Healing: Youth Fall Back Fair
2021-10-22 15:00 - 17:00 | CHH Parking Lot, 21 George St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
On October 22 from 3pm to 5pm the CHH parking lot at 21 George St will turn into a fall resource fair for youth with food, music, PPE, swag, treats, back to school resources and so much many fun activities for youth to fall back and hang out!

Where: 21 George St, Lowell, MA 01852

Strengths in Decision Making Workshop
2021-10-22 11:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
Learn how your innate strengths mitigate stress and navigate self and team decisions. Key Takeaways: Determine how to use your top 5 strengths to increase self-empathy; Capitalize on your strengths in your organization.

But is it Love? Teens Discuss the Crisis of Interpersonal Violence and What THEY Need
2021-10-21 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women for their third event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. A Teen-Only Listening Circle, hosted by the MWCSW’s Athena Council. Students are invited to come and discuss what they ALREADY know, what they WISH THEY knew, and what they NEED with regard to interpersonal violence education, upstander training and healthy relationship education.
Free registration here

Break the Silence: A night for hope and healing
2021-10-21 17:30 - 19:00 | Waltham Common, 610 Main Street, Waltham, MA, 02452, United States

DVAM Vigil at Plains Park
2021-10-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Plains Park, 90 Cedar St, Milford, MA, 01757, United States
Join the Wayside Trauma Intervention Services in a night to honor those lost to Domestic Violence, heal, and build community. Meet at Plains Park on Thursday, October 21st from 5pm-7pm.

Saheli 5k Walk Preparation
2021-10-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Burlington Library, 22 Sears St, Burlington, MA, 01803, United States
On October 21st, 2021 from 11am-1pm, help make posters and boards for Domestic Violence Awareness ahead of the Saheli 5k walk. Art materials provided.

DOVE Legal Issues: Criminal Process & Family Law, The Police Response, Alternatives to the Legal System
2021-10-20 17:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Online Virtual Session
The Police Response to Domestic Violence runs from 5pm to 6pm, Legal Issues: Criminal Process & Family Law runs from 6pm to 7pm, and Alternatives to the Legal System runs from 7:15pm to 8:45pm.
Register Online Here

DOVE Children's Read-Aloud
2021-10-19 19:00 | Virtual

Leominster Silent Walk
2021-10-19 13:00 - 15:00 | Leominster Police Department, 29 Church St, Leominster, MA, 01453, United States
Join YWCA, Spanish American Center, and the Leominster and Fitchburg Police Departments to honor the victims and survivors of domestic violence in the North Central community. We will meet outside the Leominster Police Department and then march to Leominster City Hall where the Leominster proclamation against domestic violence will be read.

Understanding of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children
2021-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | Virtual
The Center for Hope & Healing Lowell is hosting an online training to learn more about sexual grooming and other forms of sexual exploitation.
Register here

Lowell Ending Trafficking of Youth (LET Youth) Free Community Training
2021-10-19 10:00 - 13:00 | MA
“Understanding of Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children,” a free community training by The Center for Hope and Healing, Inc. Take advantage of this opportunity on Tuesday October 19th, 2021 from 10am-1pm.
Register for the training here
For questions, contact stephanie@chhinc.org

DOVE Children & Teens & Trauma and Working with Survivors with Disabilities
2021-10-18 17:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Online Virtual Session
Children & Teens & Trauma runs from 5pm to 6:30pm and Working with Survivors with Disabilities runs from 6:45pm to 8:30pm
Register Online Here

Week Without Violence
2021-10-18 - 2021-10-23 | Virtual
Week Without Violence is part of a global movement with YWCAs across the country and around the world to end violence against women and girls. At YWCA, we know that not all violence is acknowledged or responded to equally and that some victims go unrecognized altogether. That’s why, for more than 20 years, YWCA has set aside one week in October as a Week Without Violence. Join them from October 18 – 23, as they hold events, share information and stories, advocate, and more with a common goal in mind: together, we can end gender-based violence. Click HERE to learn more.
This year, the theme honors the significance of resilience in surviving violence but also aims to recognize the limits. Through this year’s observance, we hope to provide information and resources for survivors and advocates that support healing and building a thriving future for survivors.

Yoga and Mindfulness Class For Survivors of Trauma
2021-10-16 08:30 - 09:30 | Virtual
Yoga & Mindfulness Class with FCR Inc. & Certified & Trauma-Informed Instructor Andrea Hobkirk! This class is a free bi-weekly zoom class for survivors of trauma. All are welcome.
The next class is Saturday, October 16, 2021, from 8:30 am – 9:30 am. A reminder will go out the day prior with a link that you can click on and attend from the comfort of your own home.
There are calming modalities that can help you feel centered, balanced and at peace with life. Mediations and journaling may take place from time to time so feel free to bring a notebook.
For registration & inquiries contact: Sarah.Bloom@fcr-ma.org

Shattered—The Impact of Interpersonal Violence on Loved Ones: Families Share Their Stories
2021-10-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Virtual
Join the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women for their second event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Panelists include Mary Dunne and Malcolm Astley, parents of Lauren Dunne Astley (1993-2011), a Wayland teen who lost her life to interpersonal violence prior to beginning her freshman year of college, and Stephanie Deeley, whose sister, Kim Boleza Parker (1967-2013) was killed by her husband in 2013. Guests will remember their loved ones and the events that led to their passing, as well as discuss how healthy relationship education, upstander training, and knowing the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship can help to stop interpersonal violence before it begins.
Free registration here

YWCA Art as Healing Event
2021-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Creative Hub Worcester, 653 Main St, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Join YWCA and Creative Hub Worcester as they host a special craft night featuring build your own fairy or elf gardens. Limited one per family. Refreshments provided. Register at http://ywcacm.org/dvam

Lowell City Hall Candlelight Vigil
2021-10-14 18:00 - 20:00 | Lowell City Hall, 375 Merrimack St, Lowell, MA, 01852, United States
Join Alternative House in their Candlelight Vigil to remember the victims of Domestic Violence homicide in Massachusetts over the past year. Will take place at the Lowell City Hall on October 14th, 2021 at 6pm.
