Shattered—The Impact of Interpersonal Violence on Loved Ones: Families Share Their Stories

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 […]

Yoga and Mindfulness Class For Survivors of Trauma

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 […]

Week Without Violence

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 […]

Lowell Ending Trafficking of Youth (LET Youth) Free Community Training

"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

Leominster Silent Walk

Leominster Police Department 29 Church St, Leominster, MA, 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. 

Saheli 5k Walk Preparation

Burlington Library 22 Sears St, Burlington, MA, 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.

DVAM Vigil at Plains Park

Plains Park 90 Cedar St, Milford, MA, 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.

Break the Silence: A night for hope and healing

Waltham Common 610 Main Street, Waltham, MA, United States

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