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October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Survivors, advocates, public officials, and others across the country will be participating in a wide variety of activities to increase public awareness of this critical public health issue. The National Survey of Violence Against Women reports that nearly 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. From October 1, 2008 to September 30, 2009, 15 women, 5 men, and 3 children were killed by domestic violence in Massachusetts.
The Domestic Violence Program and Family Justice Center has compiled a calendar of 31 ways you can get involved in Domestic Violence Awarness Month. In addition, please look out for daily facts, tips, and events on the BPHC Facebook page, and through BPHC Twitter updates. Talking about this issue can save someone’s life. Contact that Domestic Violence Program at 617-534-2687 if you have any questions and to schedule training for your program or in the community.
The Domestic Violence Program raises awareness about intimate partner violence in the City of Boston and supports community efforts to address the problem. We provide education, training, and technical assistance for health and social service providers, educators, clergy, employers, criminal justice professionals - anyone working with the public who could potentially come into contact with victims or perpetrators of domestic violence.
The Domestic Violence Program is not a 24-hour service and does not provide crisis intervention services. If you are in immediate danger, please call 911. If you need immediate assistance with referrals for services, please call SafeLink, the statewide hotline 877-785-2020 (TTY 1-877-521-6201) or call one of the other numbers from our Information and Resources page to talk to someone who can support you and help you figure out what you want to do.
Services:
The Domestic Violence Program (DVP) provides resources and workshops for groups of all ages on subjects ranging from basic domestic violence education, teen dating violence and awareness to specific health issues related to domestic violence. Training/Workshops are offer free of charge and can be presented in English and Spanish. Please go to the links below to learn more:
Information and Resources
Training and Advocacy
Teen Relationships
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