Statements from Jane Doe, Inc.
Overturning Roe a setback for survivors and other rights beyond abortion access
Even knowing this dreaded day was near does not make it any less shocking. While we are fortunate that the right to abortion is not currently at risk here in Massachusetts, we are no less outraged by the horror unfolding around the country. Today's decision by the US...
Lessons Learned from Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Trial
So many lessons from the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp trial. Here's the top ones on JDI's list: #1 We need more education about the dynamics of intimate partner violence and how to distinguish between unhealthy and toxic relationships and behaviors and the abuse of...
JDI applauds action on image based sexual assault
May 25, 2022 Statement made by Hema Sarang-Sieminski, JDI Policy Director JDI commends the MA Legislature for its thoughtful and survivor-centered approach during today’s House Ways and Means Committee Meeting to address the far too common experience of image based...
Abortion Rights Are Survivors’ Rights
On Tuesday, we all learned that the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court decision set to rollback reproductive rights, abortion access specifically, was in fact likely to happen during this session. With no regard for the needs of sexual assault and rape survivors, those...
SAAM History, Prevention, Advocacy, and You!
April is here and that means it's time to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Started in 2001, this nationally recognized event has roots dating back centuries. Black women and women of color championed those early efforts and continue to provide the...
JDI Advocacy Day 2022: Sexual and Domestic Violence Advocates Seek Action on Funding and Legislation
For Immediate Release: March 21, 2022 On Tuesday, March 22, 2022, Jane Doe Inc., the Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (JDI), will host its annual Advocacy Day to rally around its legislative and budget priorities to address...
Show Love to Incarcerated Women
S2030, An Act establishing a jail and prison construction moratorium, was reported favorably out of Committee! This bill would create a 5-year pause on the building of new prisons and jails in Massachusetts. Tell your legislator to vote YES on this common sense...
JDI releases new manual “Sexual Assault, Domestic Abuse & HIV/AIDS: Services, Safety, and Resources”
JDI is pleased to share a new publication that was written for providers in our continued effort to address the fear and risk of HIV and AIDS for survivors of sexual and domestic violence. This in-depth guide is packed with resources and scenarios and provides up to...
DVAM 2021: No Survivor Justice Without Racial Justice
October is Domestic Violence Awareness + Action Month Individually and collectively we can take steps to support survivors and prevent domestic violence. Check out the calendar of DVAM events in Massachusetts: https://www.janedoe.org/events/ Here are 3 ways you...
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