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Educational Materials Available from the Domestic Violence Program:
The Domestic Violence Program develops and/or identifies and distributes educational materials on domestic violence and its related issues. Availability is dependent on the item.
Types of materials include brochures, handouts, booklets, and posters. Many of our materials are available in Spanish.
You can view a complete list of Educational Materials and download our Materials Order Form for free by clicking here.
Algunos de nuestros materiales estan disponibles en Español. Puedes verlos aquí.
You may order copies of the materials listed on the form by calling (617) 534-2687 or by faxing the form to 617-534-9691 or by emailing your request to domesticviolence@bphc.org
Domestic Violence: The Facts
Created by Peace at Home, Domestic Violence: The Facts provides easy-to-understand information for victims of domestic violence, as well as family members, friends and community members looking for ways to help. It is also available in Spanish, Violencia Domestica: Los Hechos.
Up to 3 copies of each handbook are available for free; larger orders are available for a small fee per handbook, based on size of agency and ability to pay. Please call 617-534-2687 for prices and to place an order.
Hotlines (for shelter, support, advocacy)
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE (TTY)1-800-787-3224
Safelink (Massachusetts’ multilingual, 24-hour hotline):
1-877-785-2020 (TTY) 1-877-521-2601
The Network/LA Red: Ending abuse in Lesbians, Bisexual Women's & Transgendered Communities: 617-742 4911
Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project: 1-800-832-1901
Legal Resources
Boston Police Domestic Violence Unit: 617-343-4350
(Each district has its own domestic violence detective. Call your local district and ask to speak to the Domestic Violence Detective or the Peace Liaison)
Boston Police Dept. Sexual Assault Unit: 617-343-4400
Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office Domestic Violence Unit: 617- 227 7849
Greater Boston Legal Services : 617-371-1234
Children’s Resources
Child Witness to Violence Project at Boston Medical Center: 617-414-4244
Domestic Violence Unit / Dept. of Social Services:
617-748-2333
Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County: (617) 779 2146
Health-based resources
Many Boston area community health centers and hospitals have domestic violence advocates or programs. Ask your health care provider for a referral or call your health center or local hospital and ask to speak to the domestic violence advocate.
Resources for Batterers
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Batterers Intervention Program Services (for referrals): 617-624-5497
Emerge: 617-547-9879
Common Purpose: 617-522 6500
Domestic Abuse Intervention Project at RoxComp: 617-541-3790
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