by jdi-admin | Oct 17, 2022 | What's New
Jane Doe Inc is excited to partner with the Vermont Network to invite you all to “Bridging Reproductive Justice & Anti-Violence Movements: Community, Care, Action.” The summit will take place on October 26, 2022 from 10am to 4pm. The summit will...
by jdi-admin | Aug 10, 2022 | Statements
JDI’s 2021 Annual Report: How does JDI measure a year? Coalition work, reach, and impact can be hard to measure. To us, it came down to 3 words: Advocate, Collaborate and Innovate. In this year’s annual report, we lay out how your support and engagement fueled our...
by jdi-admin | Jun 27, 2022 | Statements
Even knowing this dreaded day was near does not make it any less shocking. While we are fortunate that the right to abortion is not currently at risk here in Massachusetts, we are no less outraged by the horror unfolding around the country. Today’s decision by...
by jdi-admin | Jun 23, 2022 | What's New
JDI’s Spring into Action BreakfastHeld In-Person After Two Years On Tuesday, June 14, 2022, JDI members, community leaders, committed sponsors, and friends came together in person and virtually in support of JDI’s work to end sexual assault and domestic...
by jdi-admin | Jun 2, 2022 | Statements
So many lessons from the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial. Here’s the top ones on JDI’s list: #1 We need more education about the dynamics of intimate partner violence and how to distinguish between unhealthy and toxic relationships and behaviors and...
by jdi-admin | May 25, 2022 | Statements
May 25, 2022 Statement made by Hema Sarang-Sieminski, JDI Policy Director JDI commends the MA Legislature for its thoughtful and survivor-centered approach during today’s House Ways and Means Committee Meeting to address the far too common experience of image based...
by jdi-admin | May 9, 2022 | Statements
On Tuesday, we all learned that the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision set to rollback reproductive rights, abortion access specifically, was in fact likely to happen during this session. With no regard for the needs of sexual assault and rape survivors, those...
by jdi-admin | May 3, 2022 | What's New
The 2022 Spring Into Action breakfast to benefit Jane Doe Inc. is JDI’s signature fundraising event. Don’t miss it and the chance to help JDI spring forward! We are thrilled to announce the 2022 Justice In Action awardees: U.S. Attorney Rachael Rollins Office of...
by jdi-admin | Apr 5, 2022 | Statements
April is here and that means it’s time to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Started in 2001, this nationally recognized event has roots dating back centuries. Black women and women of color championed those early efforts and continue to provide...
by jdi-admin | Mar 21, 2022 | Statements
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2022 On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (JDI), will host its annual Advocacy Day to rally around its legislative and budget priorities to address...
by jdi-admin | Feb 23, 2022 | What's New
That’s right! It’s the 15th anniversary of the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign founded by Jane Doe Inc. Please join us for a celebration of Ambassadors and Affiliates who have kept at it for the past 15 years. When: Thursday, March 10, 2022, from...
by jdi-admin | Feb 19, 2022 | Statements
S2030, An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium, was reported favorably out of Committee! This bill would create a 5-year pause on the building of new prisons and jails in Massachusetts. Tell your legislator to vote YES on this common sense...
by jdi-admin | Nov 8, 2021 | Press Release
JDI joined dozens of victim service agency leaders in signing a letter to State Senators asking for inclusion of $70 million in ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) budget to save services. ACTION ALERT: Ask your state senator to support Senator Cyr’s Amendment...
by jdi-admin | Oct 27, 2021 | What's New
JDI awarded the 2021 Economic Empowerment grants totaling $10,000 to 10 sexual and domestic violence programs on behalf of 11 survivors from across the Commonwealth. The grants reflect the resilience, creativity, and dedication of survivors. Scroll down to read their...
by jdi-admin | Oct 12, 2021 | Statements
JDI is pleased to share a new publication that was written for providers in our continued effort to address the fear and risk of HIV and AIDS for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. This in-depth guide is packed with resources and scenarios and provides up to...
