Statewide victim service programs rely on VOCA funding to support survivors of crime across Massachusetts. In honor of Victim Rights Month, we need to build a bridge to close the funding gap for victim services by passing the #VOCABridge
Our partners from @justicehealing and JDI member programs @RespondInc and @thousecambridge spoke truth to power and why we are supporting the Prison Moratorium bill. This is a survivor issue because incarceration is not where healing happens and so many
What an honor to work with legislators like @repblais as we advocate for what is possible! Thank you to all the elected officials who work every day to make our Commonwealth safer for survivors. #MaPoli#JDIAdvocacyDay2022
This is #organizing in real time! Building relationships. Learning about our needs and dreams. Let's stop the building of a new women's prison in Massachusetts. #JDIAdvocacyDay2022#Mapoli
When everyone can access the services and information they need, our communities thrive. Urge your legislators to co-sponsor the Language Access and Inclusion Act TODAY! Send your message now: #mapoli
Happy 3 year anniversary to our Executive Director Sarah and our favorite furry coworker Lulu!🥳 🥳Sarah, we can't thank you enough for your leadership during these times. Thank you for sharing Lulu with us! Cheers to the next year!🥂
Over 1,710 advocates have asked for the #VOCAFix as is. Please support this legislation and bring the House-passed bill to the Floor immediately for a vote. https://t.co/QlVACOD3Yp
Grateful to have @thousecambridge in @CambMA for domestic violence victims, and for leadership that truly cares about this critical issue. Thank you both 💜
Happy Halloween 👻. This year, we did our very own trick or treat in house from room room 🍬🍭 . The kids also had fun decorating pumpkins 🎃. How are you doing Halloween this year? https://t.co/Ny5KOHj6Sl
In the next #COVID19 stimulus bill @SenMarkey & @SenWarren should support allowing states to make survivors eligible for unemployment insurance if they leave their jobs due to domestic or sexual violence. #domesticviolence#HEROESActNow
1. Address the needs of sexual assault survivors by funding providing $100 million for the Sexual Assault Services Program.
2. Dequire states to permit survivors to apply for unemployment insurance if they leave their jobs due to domestic or sexual violence, or stalking.
Because of systemic racism, #COVID19 has disproportionately impacted Black communities and other Communities of Color. The #HEROESAct included provisions that helped, but there are still significant gaps for survivors. In the next stimulus bill @SenateGOP & @SenateDems should: