Dear Friends,
You may have read the sobering news about the recent chain of domestic violence-related deaths in Massachusetts, including the horrible news out of Westford this week.
These incidents are tragic and saddening. Domestic violence in any form is unacceptable and we all must play a part in preventing abuse from happening to anyone in the Commonwealth.
As Chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, I want to share with you resources that exist for victim advocacy, counseling and shelter services, as well as programs to hold batterers accountable and prevent domestic violence incidents.
If you or someone you care about is a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. Programs across Massachusetts can provide free, confidential services to victims.
In 2008, our Administration issued a Public Health Advisory on domestic violence to raise awareness and to educate the public on this issue and the resources available to aid victims. The public health advisory helped to communicate urgent information about domestic violence issues facing communities across the Commonwealth.
Though progress has been made, including implementation of a zero tolerance policy on domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace, it is clear that there is much more work to be done.
On Friday, I will be convening a community forum at Fitchburg State College to discuss issues of domestic violence, engage in dialogue, and share existing resources in an effort to increase awareness and education of this serious issue within the community. This forum will be held at 2 p.m. at Fitchburg State College’s Tent Recital Hall.
Please join me and help play a role by supporting and encouraging any one you know who may be a victim of domestic violence and letting them know help is available and healing is possible.
Lieutenant Governor
You may have read the sobering news about the recent chain of domestic violence-related deaths in Massachusetts, including the horrible news out of Westford this week.
These incidents are tragic and saddening. Domestic violence in any form is unacceptable and we all must play a part in preventing abuse from happening to anyone in the Commonwealth.
As Chair of the Governor's Council to Address Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence, I want to share with you resources that exist for victim advocacy, counseling and shelter services, as well as programs to hold batterers accountable and prevent domestic violence incidents.
If you or someone you care about is a victim of domestic violence, you are not alone. Programs across Massachusetts can provide free, confidential services to victims.
· If you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
· For help you can also contact SafeLink, the Massachusetts Statewide Domestic Violence hotline. The SafeLink hotline is staffed 24 hours a day with trained domestic violence counselors who can provide help in multiple languages. If you need help, call the SafeLink toll-free number: 1-877-785-2020.
· Visit www.janedoe.org/safety.htm for a listing of local victim service programs.
· For help you can also contact SafeLink, the Massachusetts Statewide Domestic Violence hotline. The SafeLink hotline is staffed 24 hours a day with trained domestic violence counselors who can provide help in multiple languages. If you need help, call the SafeLink toll-free number: 1-877-785-2020.
· Visit www.janedoe.org/safety.htm for a listing of local victim service programs.
In 2008, our Administration issued a Public Health Advisory on domestic violence to raise awareness and to educate the public on this issue and the resources available to aid victims. The public health advisory helped to communicate urgent information about domestic violence issues facing communities across the Commonwealth.
Though progress has been made, including implementation of a zero tolerance policy on domestic violence and sexual assault in the workplace, it is clear that there is much more work to be done.
On Friday, I will be convening a community forum at Fitchburg State College to discuss issues of domestic violence, engage in dialogue, and share existing resources in an effort to increase awareness and education of this serious issue within the community. This forum will be held at 2 p.m. at Fitchburg State College’s Tent Recital Hall.
Please join me and help play a role by supporting and encouraging any one you know who may be a victim of domestic violence and letting them know help is available and healing is possible.
Sincerely,
Lieutenant Governor
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Do you suppose Tim realizes that rates of domestic violence increase in with expanded gambling?
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