JDI in the News
JDI is a sought after expert to comment on and help the public deepen their understanding of current events and their impact on survivors and know where to turn for help. See recent media coverage below and follow us on social for up to the minute news.
The media is a powerful player in shaping the public’s understanding of the causes, prevalence, and solutions to gender-based violence. Domestic and sexual violence, stalking, sexual harassment, human trafficking and other forms of abuse thrive on silence. In turn, engaging the media and advocating for thorough and accurate reporting is a critical function at the Coalition. JDI’s reputation as a solid source for commentary and analysis results in frequent contact and a strong relationship with the media. We also connect the media with local programs for on the ground perspectives and expertise.
JDI News Coverage
[in the news] Program gives 50 free laptops, tech training for domestic violence survivors in Holyoke
December 5, 2025 Original MassLIve Article Link By Aprell May Munford | AMunford@repub.com HOLYOKE ― New laptops are now lifelines for domestic violence survivors across Massachusetts, thanks to a partnership between AT&T, Human IT and advocacy groups working to...
Western Mass. laptop giveaway highlights risks, benefits of technology for domestic violence survivors
WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Josh Landes Published December 3, 2025 at 4:14 PM EST On Wednesday, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, held a laptop giveaway for survivors of domestic violence alongside other...
[in the news] It’s now cheaper and easier to change your name in Massachusetts
November 26, 2025 Original GBH Article Link FILE - A man works on his legal documents. Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey signed a routine state close-out budget Tuesday that will make court proceedings to legally change one’s name more private. John Moore Getty Images...
[JDI Op-Ed] Bar crisis hikes risks for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence
November 11, 2025 Original Dorchester Reporter Link By Hema Sarang-Sieminski In the spring of 2025, thousands of court-appointed defense attorneys in Massachusetts, known as bar advocates, made headlines when they stopped taking on new cases to protest compensation...
[JDI Op-Ed] Why risks are mounting for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence (Viewpoint)
November 6, 2025 Original MassLive Article Link By Hema Sarang-Sieminski Views expressed here represent those of the author and not necessarily of MassLive or The Republican. Readers are invited to share their opinions by emailing to letters@repub.com. Every day in...
[in the news] Advocates worry funding cut could limit services for domestic violence survivors
October 23, 2025 Original GBH Article Link State Rep. Natalie Blais speaks at a Beacon Hill rally on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025 calling for lawmakers to restore state funding cut from programs serving survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Katie Lannan GBH News...