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...
Self-care is a popular term often associated with directing energy towards one’s own wellbeing and health, but the reality is that it can encompass as many different meanings as there are people who practice it. In the turbulence of life, it is natural to experience...
DVSN provides a variety of programs and services, from direct services to clients to community outreach and education programs. One that serves both of those categories is our Volunteer Advocate Training. Typically held twice a year, this 40-hour intensive training...
July brings DVSN into a new fiscal year, FY2026 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026), a perfect time to pass along some updates. In this post, we’ll take stock of some of last year’s accomplishments and look forward to what’s in the pipeline for the coming months. We’ll...
Domestic Violence Services Network, Inc. (DVSN) has always had strong connections with local police departments. In fact, DVSN was started with seed money from a Department of Justice (DOJ) grant through the Concord Police Department. Acton PD quickly joined Concord,...
