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JDI is a sought after expert to comment on and help the public deepen their understanding of current events and their impact on survivors and know where to turn for help. See recent media coverage below and follow us on social for up to the minute news.
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.
JDI News Coverage
Coming to the table — Brockton High students share ideas for state’s healthy relationships campaign
The Enterprise by Mina Corpuz February 6, 2020A roundtable gave students a chance to tell Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito ways the RESPECTfully campaign can reach out to teens. BROCKTON — High school students shared ideas to spread messages encouraging healthy relationships...
Teleconferencing program brings new hope to North Shore rape survivors
JDI commented on the expansion of teleSANE to the North Shore Medical Center in Salem next month to connect sexual assault victims with nurses specially trained to both tend to their physical and emotional wounds.
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.
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