A Night Honoring Jahaira DeAlto

Linda K. Paresky Center - Simmons University

Nearly one year following the tragic passing of Jahaira DeAlto, we are coming together as a community to commemorate and honor her legacy. The night will include a sit-down dinner, community speakers, an open mic for guests to share their memories of Jahaira, and raffle drawings. All proceeds raised from ticket sales and independent donations […]

We Are a State of Love: Gathering of Solidarity for International Transgender Day of Visibility

Steps of Massachusetts State House

The Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth invites you to join us on the steps of the State House on March 31st – the International Transgender Day of Visibility. The event is tentatively planned to begin at 10:00am. A flyer has been attached, and more information for the event will be updated and can be found here. The Commission calls […]

North Shore Take Back the Night Event 1

Younity Glouchester 6 Elm St, Glouchester, MA, United States

Our first event is open to anyone interested in attending and will be held at Younity in Gloucester on April 7th. The evening will include a march as well as musical and spoken word performances by survivors and other members of the community. We are also currently looking for people who are willing to anonymously […]

MAPS 2022 Awards Gala

Boston Marriott Cambridge 50 Broadway, Cambridge, MA, United States

The Annual Awards Gala is a black tie-optional event with an elegant red carpet arrival, cocktail hour, refreshments, banquet, awards ceremony, musical entertainment, online auction, dancing, and much more. Be part of our largest and most important fundraising event and join us as we honor distinguished individuals who have contributed in many exceptional ways to our communities. Reserve your […]

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Respond Virtual Jazz Brunch Gala

Virtual

Registration is now open for our virtual Jazz Brunch Gala on Sunday, April 10, from 11 to noon! Please join RESPOND's Board of Directors and staff for a morning of jazz standards and program updates. We can't wait to share with you what's new, what our community has made possible this last year, and where RESPOND is […]

MAAV’s 9th Annual Community Coffee House

Temple Beth Shalom 21 East Foster Street, Melrose, MA, United States

MAAV's 9th Annual Community Coffee House is back as an in-person event! Join us on Sunday, April 10 as we celebrate healthy relationships while enjoying the talents of Melrose. Called Voices Against Violence, the Coffee House will feature performances centered around the themes of friendship, love and healthy relationships. It will begin at 4:00 pm at Temple Beth Shalom, […]

Sexual Assault Awareness Month Rock Painting

Cisco Brewers Nantucket

A Safe Place is collaborating with Cisco Brewers to host a Rock Painting evening April 14th from 4 to 6 pm to raise awareness of sexual assault. Patrons can share uplifting messages and inspirational quotes on small stones that will be shared with survivors of sexual assault.

Championing the call for a Global Agreement to End Violence Against Women and Girls

Virtual

please save the date for Thursday, April 21st, from 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm, Eastern Standard Time. The Delaware Alliance Against Sexual Violence will co-host with Every Woman Treaty, a virtual meeting for the purpose of introduction to Every Woman Treaty Co-Founders, Dr. Marina Pisklakova-Parker, Director of Strategic Partnerships and The Honorable Najla Ayoubi, Chief of Coalition and […]

North Shore Take Back the Night Event 2

Nagly in the Witch City Mall

Our second event will be held at NAGLY in Salem on April 21st. Our goal with this event is to uplift the voices of LGBTQIA+ survivors, particularly youth, who are often excluded from these conversations. Similarly to Gloucester, we will begin with a march around downtown Salem before returning to NAGLY for an art gallery […]

The Clothesline Project

Nantucket Atheneum Garden

A Safe Place will be displaying its Clothesline Project on April 23rd from 9am-12pm (weather dependent) in the garden at the Nantucket Atheneum. The Clothesline Project is a visual display that brings awareness to the often ignored issues of sexual assault and domestic violence. Each shirt on display has been decorated by a local survivor […]

Overlook: Economic Abuse among Teen Dating Partners

Virtual

Despite the potential lifetime impacts, economic abuse has been long overlooked among teen dating partnerships. Knowing what is at stake, Futures Without Violence in partnership with The Allstate Foundation and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center surveyed nearly 3,000 teens to explore how economic abuse – from disrupting education to interfering with employment to financial control […]

When Rape Results in Pregnancy: The Intersection of Rape and Abortion

Virtual

Join the Victim Rights Law Center for our virtual Sexual Assault Awareness Month event, "When Rape Results in Pregnancy: The Intersection of Rape and Abortion." The panel will examine the critical intersection of abortion laws and rape, highlighting experts in the medical, legal, and academic fields. Experience this engaging dialogue firsthand on this complex issue. Be […]