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YouthSpeak Sign Up Check Out YouthSpeak: Program Levels Program Timeline Program Components Middle School Workshops YouthSpeak , DOVE’s Healthy Relationship Education and Abuse Prevention Program, educates students and young adults on the complex issues of dating and relationships while supporting and empowering youth to become leaders and agents for change in their communities. Middle and High Schools are offered three different levels of increasing engagement, from one-time classroom presentations by DOVE staff to health classes, to a comprehensive peer led program with monthly meetings. DOVE also offers a six-part middle school series for 6th through 8th graders with six cumulative interactive workshops. Follow us on Instagram! TDVAM 2025 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month Calendar Youth Advocate Summits Check back later for updates!

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Help Support View Sponsorship Opportunities Below Want to sponsor Let's Dance? Your support as an event sponsor shows our community members that you stand with us against domestic and part ner violence. DOVE’s signature fundraising events are not just about raising the critical funds for our programs and services. Events are also an opportunity for us to showcase the work we do, inviting new members to join us in the fight to end domestic and partner violence. Purchase a Sponsorship Click on the image to view PDF Please let us know any seating preferences in the Comments section of the form. This is a 21+ event Let's Dance Home Page Your support truly matters, makes a difference, and saves lives. Be inspired by our program Support survivors Can't wait to see you there! Be inspired by our program 1/7

Get Involved With DOVE! Join the DOVE Community and help save lives today. I'm interested in learning about: * Hosting An Event Lunch & Learn Hosting a Book Club Hosting a Friendraiser Holding a Workplace Drive Hosting a Jean Day at My Office Donating a Cell Phone or Device Matching Gifts Other Submit Thanks for submitting!

FUNDERS AND PARTNERS In addition to the generosity of individuals, DOVE, Inc. relies on local businesses and government entities at the federal, state, and local level to serve our community: Government Funding Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) – City of Quincy Office of the Norfolk County Commissioners MA Department of Children & Families MA Department of Public Health MA Executive Office of Public Safety & Security Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant MA Office for Victim Assistance Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grants Foundations/Funds Bushrod H. Campbell & Adah F. Hall Charity Fund Clipper Ship Foundation Copeland Family Foundation Dr. John F. McGee Foundation Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation George & Alice Rich Charitable Foundation Grace Brooks Trust Harold Brooks Foundation MA Bar Foundation TJX Foundation Verizon Wireless HopeLine New England Kids in Need Fund Verizon Foundation Worthwhile Life Foundation From the bottom of our hearts, we appreciate your support in providing hope and safety to those affected by domestic and partner violence. MEMBERSHIPS DOVE, Inc. is a member of several local organizations standing together to end domestic violence. This journey requires sponsors, caring people, and a sincere dedication to change lives. 1/1

PARTNER BEHAVIORS AND THINGS TO KNOW DOWNLOAD THIS INFORMATION DOES MY PARTNER? Call me names? Put me down or make me feel bad about myself? Blame me when things to wrong? Get jealous when I go out with friends? Tell me what to wear or what to do? Make me feel like I can't do anything right? Frequently accuse me of cheating on them? Push, hit, shove, or threaten me? Control my access to my money? Threaten to harm or kill a pet, or someone I care about? Check up on me too often? Call or text me too often? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you may be in an unhealthy or unsafe relationship. You are not alone and support is available. COULD MY RELATIONSHIP BE AFFECTING MY HEALTH? Besides the physical injuries from abuse, the ongoing stress of having a controlling or violent partner can affect other areas of your physical or emotional health. Am I depressed or anxious? Am I over eating and gaining weight? Under eating and losing weight? Do I drink, smoke, or use drugs to cope? Do I have frequent headaches or back / abdominal pain? People experiencing abuse are 2 times more likely to be in poor health due to control of abusive partner . There are safe steps you can take to get help. THINGS TO KNOW ... Abuse is never your fault! Violence can affect anyone. It touches people of every culture, race, class, religion, age, gender, and sexual orientation. People with disabilities, immigrants, and refugees often face additional risks. Physical, emotional, verbal, sexual, and financial abuse are used by one person to gain power and control over the other partner. Alcohol and/or drugs do not cause someone to be abusive and controlling. Violence is a choice. Abuse does not go away over time. It usually gets worse over time. Children are affected when they live in a home with domestic abuse.

Attend a DOVE Training! To raise awareness and prevent domestic violence, DOVE, Inc. offers trainings, workshops and seminars to law enforcement, health care professionals, schools, businesses, social service providers, religious organizations and the community. Training topics include, but are not limited to: Request a Training! Workshops related to Schools/Children/Parenting Presented in partnership with DOVE’s Children’s Clinician & LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator Child Witnesses to Violence Parenting in the Context of Domestic Violence Talking to Children about Domestic Violence Dating Violence in College/University Communities Teen Dating Violence Queerly Beloved: An Introduction to Relationship Skills Request This Training! Workshops for Community Members Presented in partnership with DOVE’s LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator and Chinese Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator How to Support Family Members and Friends experiencing Abuse* Healthy and Abusive Relationships 101 * Queerly Beloved: An Introduction to Relationship Skills Domestic Violence in the Asian Communities* Request This Training! Workshops for Service Providers Presented in partnership with DOVE’s LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator, Legal Team and Chinese Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator Working with Survivors Partner Violence In LGBTQIA+ Communities Supporting Survivors in the Asian Community* Domestic Violence and the Legal System Introduction to Gender and Sexuality & Continuing Education on LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity Developing a Collaborative Response to Domestic Violence with the Police Domestic Violence in the Workplace: How to Make the Workplace Safe and Support Employees Request This Training! *Presentations also available in Chinese

Help Support Harvesting Hope View Sponsorship Opportunities As a Harvesting Hope sponsor... ...your support demonstrates that you stand against domestic and partner violence. DOVE’s signature fundraising events are not just about raising the critical funds for our programs and services. Events are also an opportunity for us to showcase the work we do, inviting new members to join us in the fight to end domestic and partner violence. For more information, contact Thomas Leavitt, Director of Development 617-890-5658 tom.leavitt@dovema.org DOWNLOAD THIS DOCUMENT SPONSOR REGISTRAION Please inform us of any preferences in the Comments section of the form. Return to Home

Support Groups All services, including support groups, are free and confidential. To join a support group please call our intake line: 617-770-4065 ext. 300 DOVE’s support groups are 8-weeks long and focused on providing attendees with education around domestic violence while also processing trauma and getting support from others. Each week the group will talk about a topic and gain skills and new understandings. The sessions' themes are as followed: Session 1: Introduction and Types of Abuse Session 2: The Cycle of Violence Session 3: Impact of Domestic Violence on our Bodies Session 4: Safety Planning Session 5: Warning Signs Session 6: Healthy Relationships Session 7: Boundaries and Self-Esteem Session 8: Coping Skills and Self-Care DOVE offers groups at various times in the year specifically for: LGBTQIA+ survivors Parents Chinese survivors For more information on groups at DOVE, please call our intake line: 617-770-4065 ext. 300

Youth Advocate Summit Summer 2024 In August, DOVE brought together students from Quincy High, North Quincy High, Fontbonne Academy, and Blue Hill Technical Regional School for the third 4-day summer 2024 training during which the teens learned about healthy relationships and abuse prevention. Students explored topics such as setting boundaries, practicing consent, power and privilege, gender roles and stereotypes, social media literacy, and how to support a friend experiencing an abusive relationship. Each day was filled with presentations, discussions, group work, and peer-to-peer learning. Short-term parent support is also available to support survivors in navigating challenges or concerns that may include: parenting in the context of partner violence child development child behavior discipline, and setting routines Parents interested in support for their children are encouraged to receive services through our Individual Counseling & Advocacy Services. In addition, DOVE offers child & domestic violence specific consultation, training, and workshops to those in fields serving youth. All services are free and confidential. For more information, contact the Children’s Services Coordinator at 617.770.4065 x 320.

Please use the form below to inform our Development team if you would like us to send printed materials to your organization or business. If you are requesting larger quantities ( total 100 or above) we would welcome a donation so that we can continue to provide these resources to others. Donate Request DOVE Materials Brochure Types * General Brochure Legal Advocacy Brochure Immigration Services Brochure LGBTQIA+ Brochure Children's Services Brochure Teen Dating Violence Brochure Chinese Advocacy Brochure Portuguese Advocacy Brochure Informational Posters Submit Thanks for submitting! We will be in contact shortly!