Going to court for any reason can be daunting. For victims who may have to see their abuser or speak about their abuse in court, it can be even more so. DVSN has trained Court Support Advocates that can accompany clients to court to help them understand what is going...
On September 18, 2024, Bill H.4744, “An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation”, went into effect in Massachusetts. This act updates and expands legal language about abuse. It also addresses new technology and its use in abusive behavior and sexual harassment. For...
99% of abusive relationships involve some form of financial abuse (Forbes). This may play out for survivors in many different ways and combinations of ways with varied levels of impact. Domestic violence can affect not only physical and mental health but leach into...
Adapt. It seems like this is the byword of the COVID-19 pandemic. Individuals have had to adapt their lifestyles. Businesses have had to adapt to socially distant customer relations. Government systems have had to adapt how they conduct everyday public services and...
