Stalking and Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Every January, advocates and survivors across the country engage in two separate but connected activities: Stalking Awareness Month and Human Trafficking and Prevention Awareness Month. The prevalence of these issues is staggering. Stalking sometimes occurs alone...
JDI’s partnership for economic justice with The Allstate Foundation marks 10th anniversary
JDI marked a decade long partnership with The Allstate Foundation and released new round of micro grants for survivors. These grants of up to $1,000 can provide the much needed financial boost for someone to remove barriers to their future financial stability, independence, and safety
At Worcester summit, killings of transgender black women highlight need for societal change
At the 2019 JDI Prevention Summit, keynote speaker Isa Woldeguiorgius acknowledges the increasing violence against the transgender community, urging societal change. Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito introduces the RESPECTfully campaign.
Man accused in fatal stabbing of Roxbury woman due to face murder charge in Roxbury court
JDI, DOVE and MAPS comment on a domestic violence homicide in the Cape Verdean community
Attorney for 2nd Brown accuser: ‘The NFL acted promptly’
Debra Robbin, executive director for Jane Doe Inc., a statewide advocacy and membership organization addressing sexual assault and domestic violence, explains why we think either the team or the league should have suspended Brown while the civil case proceeds.
Latest FBI crime data shows increase in rapes in Massachusetts
JDI and JDI Member program YWCA of Western Massachusetts commented on story regarding increase reports of rape in the FBI’s 2018 Uniform Crime Report.
JDI statement on immigration, ICE and detention centers
JDI joined 25 state/territory coalitions against sexual assault to address the sexual violence occuring in migrant detention centers as well as calling for an end to ICE raids and the monitoring of people of color communities.
Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence Receive Economic Empowerment Grants from Jane Doe Inc. and The Allstate Foundation
JDI announced that they have awarded 10 mini-grants to survivors across the Commonwealth who have experienced the economic impact of violence and abuse. Made possible thanks to the support of The Allstate Foundation Purple Purse, these micro-economic empowerment...
#ReimagineManhood Symposium Registration Open
At this year’s symposium for anti-violence educators and preventionists, activists, community organizers, human services, youth development and health care providers, educators, employers, coaches, and allies we will grapple together with the one of the most entrenched systems: patriarchy
