NOTE: This post differs from DVSN’s normal blog content in several ways. It is an extensive exploration of both professional accomplishments and quite personal details in the life of DVSN’s Executive Director, Jacquelin Apsler, who only agreed to this profile if it...
Upon hearing the term “domestic violence”, what first comes to most people’s minds is physical abuse. In fact, until MA Bill H.4744 added coercive control in September 2024, Massachusetts’ legal definition of domestic violence focused exclusively on physical abuse and...
Spreading information and sharing personal stories of abuse is one of the most effective ways to reduce domestic violence and help victims get the support they need. There are many excellent books, movies, TV shows, and podcasts available to help educate people in a...
