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Boston University’s Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism and Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Center hosted a virtual panel on Thursday to discuss a rise in domestic violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF BOSTON UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR GENDER, SEXUALITY, AND ACTIVISM

SARP reports increase in domestic violence due to pandemic

Ashley Soebroto November 11, 2020
Domestic violence has soared across the country in recent months. At BU, professors and sexual assault experts spoke about the growing prevalence of domestic abuse during the pandemic.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Election Day after winning a re-election in November 2018. Baker’s administration announced Thursday that it will expand domestic violence and sexual assault resources in light of how social distancing could put victims at greater risk. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts ramps up resources for domestic abuse victims now trapped at home

Allison Pirog April 13, 2020
In a world of mandatory or, at least, strongly encouraged quarantine, many domestic violence victims now must remain in close proximity with their abusers at all times of day.
Gov. Charlie Baker announced $3 million in funding for 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies Tuesday in an effort to prevent violence against women. MIKE DESOCIO/ DFP FILE

Massachusetts tackles violence against women with $3 million in funding

Alyssa Figueroa January 31, 2020

In an effort to help curb gender-based violence in Massachusetts, the Governor’s Office awarded $3 million in funding to 37 community-based organizations, police departments and state agencies, according...

From left to right: Lysetta Hurge-Putnam, Amrith Fernandes Prabhu, Paulo Pinto and Sabrina Santiago. The four panelists spoke at a hearing on sexual and domestic assault legislation at the Massachusetts State House Wednesday. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Sexual assault support group announces $1M prevention, education bill

Daily Free Press Staff February 28, 2019
Sexual violence prevention non-profit coalition Jane Doe Inc. announced a new bill for a $1 million budget from the State for sexual and domestic assault prevention and education for the 2019-20 state congressional session.

Walsh challenges proposed Title IX changes

Joel Lau January 23, 2019
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh announced he would publicly challenge U.S. Education Secretary Betsy Devos’ proposed changes to Title IX.

BU student’s rapist apologizes, avoids jail time

Daily Free Press Staff April 10, 2018
A former Massachusetts Institute of Technology student previously convicted of aggravated rape pleaded guilty to reduced charges Tuesday. He will not serve time in jail.
The Boston University Sweethearts, an on-campus a cappella group, hosts a benefit concert to honor Jane Doe Inc. at the Jacob Sleeper Auditorium Saturday night. PHOTO BY SYDNEY MAES/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

BU Sweethearts lead a cappella groups in spreading awareness about sexual violence

Elise Takahama February 16, 2017

Valentine’s Day often prompts eye-rolls and scoffs from those who pass it off as a corporate marketing technique, but this year, the Boston University Sweethearts, an all-female a cappella group,...

Due to recent sexual assault allegations, Uber drivers may have to go through stricter background checks to ensure the safety of their passengers under a new Massachusetts law. PHOTO BY SARAH SILBIGER/ DFP FILE PHOTO

Uber driver accused of sexually assaulting passenger appears in court

Anush Swaminathan September 8, 2016

An Uber driver was arraigned Friday for allegedly assaulting a female passenger in her 20s in the early morning of Aug. 31, according to a Friday release from the Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel...

The Jane Doe Inc. Domestic Violence Homicide Report found Suffolk County was ranked third in the state for domestic violence homicides from 2003 to 2012. GRAPHIC BY KATELYN PILLEY/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Suffolk County third for domestic violence homicides

Julia Metjian October 7, 2015

Suffolk County had the third highest rate of domestic violence homicides in Massachusetts between 2003 and 2012, according to a report released by Friday by Jane Doe Inc. From Jan. 1, 2003 to Dec. 31,...

The Massachusetts chapter of the National Organization for Women calls for ride-hailing services to take responsibility for the safety of their riders following Boston area reports of sexual and physical violence. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MAE DAVIS/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mass NOW calls on ride hailing services to address safety

Olivia Quintana April 16, 2015

In light of more frequent reports of sexual and physical violence in Boston, the Massachusetts chapter of the National Organization for Women released a statement Friday calling on ride hailing services...

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