Violence
Dating Violence Resource Center
http://www.ncvc.org
Works to educate the public and policy makers about justice issues for crime victims. Many full-text reports and guides are available on sexual assaults, workplace violence, and domestic violence.
FaithTrust Institute
http://www.cpsdv.org
A non-profit organization that works with religious communities on education and prevention of sexual assault by clergy or within the community.
Family Violence Prevention Fund
http://ww.fvpf.org/
A non-profit organization that focuses on education, prevention, and policy reform. The site includes resources for education health professionals.
US Office of Victims of Crime
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/ovc/
Oversees diverse programs that benefit victims of crime and supports trainings to educate criminal justice and allied professionals regarding the rights and needs of crime victims.
Violence Against Women Office
http://www.usdoj.gov/vawo
Leads national efforts to combine federal and state and local activities. Includes information on federal legislation and regulations, reports, grant program information, a list of state domestic violence coalitions, and other resources.
Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence
PO Box 120108
Boston, MA 02112
(617) 338-2355
Hotline for domestic violence, counseling, and referrals to shelters.
Boston Area Rape Crisis Center
99 Bishop Allen Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 492-8306 (office)
(617) 492-RAPE (492-7273) (English hotline)
(800) 223-5001 (Spanish hotline)
24-hour hotline for information and guidance about sexual assault
Casa Myrna Vasquez
PO Box 180019
Boston, MA 02118
(617) 521-0100
(800) 992-2600
(800) 785.2020 (Safelink)
24-hour hotline for domestic violence crisis and counseling.
Executive Office of Elder Affairs
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
One Ashurton Place
Boston, MA 02108
1-800-882-2003 (MA only)
1-800-872-0166 (TTY)
1-800-922-2275 (Elder Abuse Hotline)
The mission of the Executive Office of Elder Affairs is to develop and manage comprehensive community-based programs that help ensure the dignity and independence of elders living in Massachusetts.
The HAVEN Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
(617) 724-0054
Offers risk assessments, safety planning, individual and group support, referrals, and links to community resources
Jane Doe, Inc.
(617) 248-0922
Massachusetts state-wide coalition against domestic violence and sexual assault.
National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800) 799-7233
Provides domestic violence information and referrals.
Network for Battered Lesbians and Bisexual Women and Transgendered Folks (also see: LGBT Health)
(617) 423-SAFE (423-7233)
Passageway
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
(617) 732-8753
(800) 722-5520, extension 8753
Offers crisis intervention, safety planning assistance, resource referrals, advocacy group counseling, and individual counseling
Peace at Home
(617) 971-0131
Provides community outreach, education, and collaboration
Renewal House
PO Box 919
Roxbury, MA 02120
(617) 566-6881 (hotline)
Provides temporary emergency shelter to women and their children in crisis in a confidential location; offers referrals to community resources
Respond, Inc.
PO Box 555
Somerville, MA 02143
(617) 623-5900 (hotline)
Provides emergency shelter, counseling, support group, advocacy, and referral services
Safe Transitions
Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
(617) 667-8141 (Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM)
(800) 992-2600
Offers crisis intervention, safety planning assistance, resource referrals, advocacy, group counseling, and individual counseling.
Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services
Women's Health Unit
Bureau of Family and Community Health
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 4th Floor
Boston, MA 02108-4619
(617) 624-5070
The Sexual Assault Prevention and Survivor Services program funds 22 Rape Crisis Centers in Massachusetts, along with programs which provide education and outreach to prevent sexual assault, education to children in schools, twenty-four hour crisis intervention and referrals, counseling, support groups, and a Spanish hotline.
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