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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.
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Listening to Survivors Matters
Rappaport panelists share policy reform efforts that center the voices and experiences of sexual assault and domestic violence survivors. The Rappaport Center for Law and Public Policy recently welcomed 2025 Senior Fellow Hema Sarang-Sieminski, who delivered a...
Boston Police warn of drink spiking as colleges get back in session
By Marilyn Schairer, GBH September 09, 2024 Last week as many Boston area college and university students got ready to celebrate their first weekend of the school year, they also got a reminder: Stay safe. The Boston Police Department issued a community alert about...
A year later, search continues for Mass. veteran suspected of killing wife
Family of Breanne Pennington, a mother of four fatally shot by her husband, Aaron, is still hoping he'll be found — and they want to shine a light on domestic violence: "Breanne had called for help" By Anika Hope and Alysha Palumbo Tuesday marks one year since Breanne...
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey Signs Coercive Control Bill Into Law
PUBLISHED 6/20/2024 by LISA ARONSON FONTES A new bill signed into law on Thursday cracks down on coercive control by domestic abusers and bans revenge pornography in Massachusetts. Gov. Maura Healey during 2023 Massachusetts Conference for Women on Dec. 14,...
What are the warning signs of domestic violence? Here’s what experts say to look for.
By Jeremy C. Fox Globe Staff There are often warning signs of abuse in an intimate partner or family relationship that can foreshadow more extreme brutality to come, advocates for survivors of domestic violence said in the wake of a weekend double homicide and suicide...
Massachusetts lawmakers unanimously vote to criminalize revenge porn
Dominique Farrell, GBH June 13, 2024 Updated June 14, 2024 The Massachusetts Senate voted 38-0 to criminalize what’s known as revenge porn, the sharing of intimate or sexually-explicit images without the subject’s consent. The vote follows the unanimous approval of...
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