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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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There were 19 domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts in 2023, data show
By Christina Prignano and John Hancock Globe Staff,Updated January 16, 2024, 1:58 p.m. The deaths of a Dover mother and daughter may be among the most recent instances of domestic violence homicide in Massachusetts, but it’s a distressingly common phenomenon, with 19...
‘More needs to be done’: Report shows more domestic violence in Massachusetts
By Alvin Buyinza | ABuyinza@masslive.com Warning: This article mentions domestic violence. If you or a loved one need assistance, please contact Safe Link, a 24/7 domestic violence hotline at: 800-799-7233. Additional resources can be found here. Dover police found a...
Revenge porn ban clears Mass. house unanimously
Supporters have been pressing policymakers for years to crack down on revenge porn, warning that it subjects victims -- many of whom are women -- to harrowing economic and emotional damage By Bianca Beltrán and Chris Lisinski • Published January 10, 2024 • Updated...
Report: Domestic violence murder rate up 55%
By Christian M. Wade BOSTON — Yajaira Suarez was shot to death in 2022, allegedly by her former husband, Jesse Mitchell, before he killed himself in their Lynn home. Authorities said the couple were going through a divorce and fighting for custody of their children....
House Adopts Revenge Porn, Survivor Protection Bill
Coercive Control, Sexting Also Addressed in Legislation By Chris Lisinski, State House News Service STATE HOUSE, BOSTON, JAN. 10, 2024....For the second straight legislative term, the House unanimously approved legislation Wednesday aimed at closing a "loophole" that...
Man fatally shot daughter, wife at Dover mansion, then himself, DA says
By Asher Klein and Kirsten Glavin • Published January 2, 2024 Authorities have revealed how a family of three was slain at their home in Dover, Massachusetts, last week. The Kamal family, Arianna, 18; Teena; 54; and Rakesh, 57; were found dead by a relative late...
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