The 2021 Walk for Survivors Safety kicks off Saturday, October 2nd at 10am at the DW Field Park, Brockton, MA. Registration begins at 9:30 am on site. Hosted by the organization Family and Community Resources, Inc.
Join the Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center and their Presenting Sponsor Institution for Savings in their Walk Against Domestic Violence on Sunday, October 3rd, 2021 at 8am. Fundraising from this event will go towards the JGCC's array of programs and services provided to 16 local communities.
Support this full-month event curated by The Second Step designed for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Walk in from 9am-6pm on weekdays or 9am-5pm/1pm-5pm on Saturdays and Sundays, respectively at the Newton Free Library.
Empty Place at the Table is a traveling tribute of remembrance that honors those who have lost their lives to domestic violence during the past year in Massachusetts. The names of every victim are inscribed onto each place setting, a powerful display of the family memories that will be missed. It will also be available […]
Join YWCA Central Massachusetts, Voices of Truth, and the City of Gardner on Monday, October 4, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. outside City Hall as we honor those who’ve lost their lives to domestic violence in our community during a special candlelight vigil and Proclamation reading.
Join YWCA Central Massachusetts and the City of Worcester on Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at 4:30 p.m. outside City Hall as we honor those who’ve lost their lives to domestic violence in our community during a special vigil and Proclamation reading. The event will conclude with the raising of the purple flag.
The Sudbury Wayland Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable is partnering with the First Parish in Wayland and the Lauren Dunne Astley Memorial Fund to #ShineALight on domestic violence. Walks will commence from several points in the town arriving at First Parish in Wayland, Unitarian Universalist, 225 Boston Post Road, Wayland for the at 7.00 pm. This event will also be live […]
Join Saheli in their first Purple Thursday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Burlington Library. There will be a guest speaker, children's storytime and more.
Join the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women in their online panel including speakers from the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Jane Doe, and Voices Against Violence. Event takes place online on Thursday, October 7th from 7pm-8:30pm. Register for FREE here
Join Saheli as they celebrate 25 years of service. Program includes guest speaker Hema Sarang-Sieminski, JDI's Police Director, and awardee Gouri Banerjee and a commemoration of DVAM.
In partnership with social justice, community and arts organizations, 15+ local bands will play throughout the day on Saturday, October 9th, in parks, squares and on street corners in Somerville, Cambridge, East Boston, Hyde Park and Roxbury. They will play to support events designed by the partner organizations, and to raise awareness of the good […]
Start the conversation with the Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable and learn about ways you can make a difference. "The Shadow Pandemic" takes place virtually on October 12th, 2021 at 3pm. FREE virtual registration required here.
Join Alianza in discussing Sexual Coercion in Intimate Relationships. Register here: https://bit.ly/AlliesInAction
Online Virtual Session Gender and Sexuality 101 runs from 5pm to 6:30pm and Partner Violence & the LGBTQ+ Community runs from 6:45pm to 8:30pm Register Online Here
The organization Healing Abuse Working for Change is hosting an inspiring concert fundraiser at Misselwood in Beverly, MA to celebrate the resilience of survivors of abuse. It will take place on Wednesday, October 13, 2021 from 6pm-8pm. Learn more about Kate Redgate by listening to her music on her website. Parking for the disabled is […]
Join the Independence House, Inc. and the Cape & Islands District Attorney's Office in their multi-disciplinary training addressing Elder Abuse from both a criminal justice and a victim services perspective. The event will be in person at the Barnstable Police Department as well as live streamed via zoom. Register here
Join Saheli in their second Purple Thursday of Domestic Violence Awareness Month at the Burlington Library. Learn about how to better protect yourself and others on the internet.
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
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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
"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
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.
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.
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.
Sponsored by The Waltham Ministerial Association in Partnership with REACH. Please wear a mask and respect social distancing to keep the gathered group safe. Download the flyer here: https://www.janedoe.org/wp-content/uploads/events/DVAM_2021/BTS_vigil_waltham_2021.jpg
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 […]
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.
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
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
Walk alone between October 16 - 22 or with Saheli on October 23. Download the flyer or visit website for more details on how to register. Event is co-sponsored by the Burlington Equity Coalition.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
Join Mayor Joseph Curtatone, the Somerville Commission for Women, and RESPOND in remembering those who have lost their lives in 2021 to Domestic Violence.
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
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.
Show your support at this event dedicated to five community leaders and their incredible work supporting survivors of domestic violence.
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
Pop Culture Edition! What would you do if you saw a family member or friend being mistreated by their significant other? Would you step in or walk away? What is the right thing to do, and what is safest for you and for them? Join us as we use popular TV shows and movies to […]
The National Resource Center on Domestic Violence, in collaboration with partners from across the Southern region of the United States, invites you to join us for our second virtual Prevention Town Hall. This event is an opportunity to dig deeper into this year’s theme for Domestic Violence Awareness Month: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice. The 2021 […]
The Victim Rights Law Center will be honoring their incredible awardees and their wide-reaching advocacy on October 28th. Register here
Join Safe Havens in honoring those lost to domestic violence while celebrating those who have survived. Join the online vigil here
Join the MetroWest Commission on the Status of Women for their fourth and final event for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Educators, School Staff and Administrators are invited to join a round-table discussion about the programs that their respective schools offer, best practices, the obstacles to providing effective healthy relationship education and upstander training, as well […]
Join us for an evening featuring dinner, auctions, and an inspiring program! Your support matters and saves lives. Harvesting Hope is DOVE's annual fall gala raising essential funds to support DOVE’s vital services for survivors and prevention efforts against domestic violence. Learn more at dovema.org/harvesting-hope
Join The Center for Hope and Healing for a final day of hikes, celebrate our season's top hikers, and have Halloween family fun! They will have music, food, games, family-friendly bike rides, mystery-solving hike and so much more! Here is some information about the event. Hike, Hope, Heal Celebration & Halloween Family Funday Program/Agenda 10 […]
Please join us for an upcoming virtual discussion co-sponsored by HAWC, The Women's Bar Association of Massachusetts, and The Essex County Commission on the Status of Women on Nov. 4 via Zoom. Our panelists will discuss three bills: "Protected At Work," Common Start," and "Safe Communities," and how they would have a positive impact on […]
