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DOVE Inc is committed to partnering with diverse communities, families, and individuals impacted by domestic violence or partner violence. We promote hope, healing, safety, and social change by providing a broad range of preventive and responsive services. Hope, healing, safety, social change. Working together to end domestic and partner violence. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 690267, Quincy, MA 02269 EIN: 04-2667808 DONATE NOW Programs and Services Our advocates work tirelessly to provide safe, calm, and caring support. All services are free and confidential. IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP OR FEEL YOU ARE IN DANGER - DIAL 911 DOVE Crisis Hotline : 617.471.1234 Community Advocacy and Counseling : 617.770.4065 ext. 300 Legal Advocacy : 617. 770.4065 ext. 400 Go to Programs & Services What's Happening at DOVE Let's Dance 2025 Buy Tickets Today! DOVE Hires New Executive Director Learn More Domestic Violence Awareness Trainings - Register for Our Spring 2025 Sessions Register Here 2,479 Clients Served Through our Community-Based Advocacy Services, Children's Clinical Services, Civilian Domestic Violence Advocacy Services, Legal Advocacy Services, Quincy/Dedham District Court Outreach Services, and 24-Hour Hotline Calls 4,892 Community Members Engaged Through Outreach Presentations and Trainings, YouthSpeak Presentations on Dating Abuse, and YouthSpeak Peer Educators in High School Programs 365 Days/Year Our Emergency Shelter supports program participants to ground themselves after crisis or a period of homelessness. DOVE Support Staff ensure the safety of program participants 365 days/year 24/7. Follow Us On Social Media! Subscribe to Our Newsletter! I want to receive email updates from DOVE Submit

Dance party of the year to benefit a local domestic violence agency. Join Us! Buy Your Tickets Today! Want to Sponsor Let's Dance? Your support as an event sponsor shows our community members that you stand with us against domestic and partner violence. Click Here to View PDF I'd Love to Sponsor! Thank You To Our Sponsors! Champion Friend of DOVE Advocate Photography Provided By Game Sponsor Thank You to Our 2025 Event Commitee! Beth Porter Board Vice President Ava Melchin Hannah Marsh Cindy Ouellette Lauren McCallum Elise Tenney Let's Dance 2024 Thank you to everyone who attended Let's Dance 2024! Because of your incredible generosity and support, we raised $140,000 to sustain our programs and services. We are so grateful to every person who engaged with us at Let's Dance, took time to learn more about our organization and how we help survivors, and dedicated themselves to helping us in our mission. It is by acting together as a community that we can provide hope, healing, safety, and social change as we work to end domestic and partner violence. 1/3 All photos taken by Susan Hagstrom of Snapshots by Susan

EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ON DOMESTIC VIOLENCE Program Brochures View General DV Information View Legal Advocacy Resources View Information for Teens & Young Adults View View LGBTQIA+ Resources Public Policy & Advocacy Resources View Chinese Resources View FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is domestic violence? “Domestic Violence is not an argument every once in a while or a bad mood after a rough day; it is a pattern of harmful, controlling behavior that someone uses against their partner. Domestic violence is all about power and control and may not always involve physical abuse. It can include emotional/verbal, sexual, financial, and cultural/identity-based abuse and crosses all gender, age, ability, social, ethnic, racial, and economic lines. Abuse is never mutual, and doing everything “right” will not stop it. No one deserves to be threatened, intimidated, or harmed by a partner. You do not have to leave your partner to come to DOVE. You are not alone; help is available.”

Chinese Advocacy Program 华人/中文倡导项目 Cultural and linguistic barriers are often present in survivor’s consideration to seek help and access services. It is DOVE’s mission to partner with diverse communities, families, and individuals impacted by partner abuse from all backgrounds. 语言和文化障碍常常阻碍幸存者寻求帮助和接受服务，而DOVE的使命是与各种背景的受到家庭暴力冲击的多元社区，家庭，和个人联合。 Considering the remarkable representation of Asian communities, particularly Chinese immigrants in DOVE’s catchment area, DOVE provides culturally and linguistically specific, client-centered, and trauma-informed supportive counseling, advocacy, and assistance to survivors seen through DOVE’s community-based services in one or more of the following: 考虑到亚洲社区，尤其是华人移民的显著数量，DOVE 通 过基于社区的服务为幸存者提供针对文化与语言的，以案主为中心，创伤知情的支持性咨询和倡导。通过以下方式协助幸存者： Emotional support 情感支持 Culturally specific danger assessment and safety planning 针对特定文化的危险评估和安全规划 Crisis intervention 危机干预 Connecting survivors with internal and external services and referrals, e.g. legal and immigration, housing, healthcare, and benefits advocacy 链接内外部服务和转介，例如法律和移民，住房，医疗保健，和福利倡导 Psycho-educational and/or support groups 心理教育和/或支持小组 In addition, DOVE provides targeted outreach to Chinese/Chinese American communities in the form of information-sharing, consultation, training, and workshop tailored to specific needs to promote awareness of partner violence among community members, service providers, and other relevant groups. 此外，DOVE通过针对特定需求的信息共享，咨询，培训和研讨会的形式，针对华裔/华裔美国人社区进行有针对性的外展，以提高社区成员，服务提供者，和其他相关群体对伴侣暴力的意识。 All services are free and confidential Services are offered in Mandarin Chinese and English For more information, contact the Chinese Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator at (617)770-4065 ext. 304 or call our counseling inquiry helpline (617)770-4065 ext. 300 所有服务均是免费且保密的 服务可以普通话与英文提供 进一步了解请联络华人倡导和外展协调员, 电话 (617)770-4065 分机号304 或致电我们的咨询服务热线(617)770-4065 分机号 300 Connect with DOVE on WeChat: DOVECHINESEPROGRAM 添加DOVE的微信: DOVECHINESEPROGRAM Chinese Resources Assessment of Change in Abusive People | 评估施虐者的改变 Bill of Rights | 权利法案 Control Tactics | 施虐者的控制策略 Couples Counseling | 伴侣咨询的危险: 当虐待存在时 Cycle of Abuse | 虐待周期 Definition of Domestic Violence | 定义家庭暴力 DV and The Faith Community | 神职人员的角色和家庭暴力: 常见问题 Healthy Relationships | 健康关系 How To Support Survivors | 如何支持幸存者 Personalized Safety Plan | 个人化安全计划 Red Flags | 危险信号: 伪装成浪漫姿态 Relationship Spectrum | 关系谱 Restraining Order Information | 保护令信息 Restraining Order Process | 保护令程序 Supporting Patients Experiencing DV | 支持经历家庭暴力的患者 What Can I Do To Address DV? | 我能做些什么去解决家庭暴 力

Scroll to View More Scroll to View More A Survivor's Wisdom “The chief of police referred me to DOVE. In my group support meeting, I felt that I was giving support, and I was getting support. I was talking to a group of women who understand what domestic violence is. I realized why should I stay in a relationship that I’m not happy with? There was a better way to live my life and I’m glad that I went to DOVE. I felt that I’m not alone and it g ave me the strength to leave. And I did.” - Yaffa B. Message from DOVE's Board President "We are grateful to you, our growing community, for your steadfast and new support that made it possible for DOVE to transition this year and continue to be the compassionate and caring center you expect, and hundreds of survivors depend upon. This year marked a milestone in our mission to end domestic and partner violence, which began 45 years ago. Over the past 45 years of DOVE’s leadership, we have had the privilege of working with the community to help fund the work we do daily." Click here to read Stephanie's full letter in the Annual Impact Report. Stephanie Neal-Johnson President, Board of Directors FY2023-2024 Click on the button below to access the full Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Impact Report! Read Annual Impact Report “I came to DOVE and I had a conversation and I began to understand that this wasn’t normal. It wasn’t just mean, it was far beyond that. When DOVE taught me about the cycle of violence and that it wasn’t my fault I learned that I could choose a new path. I started nursing school and graduated valedictorian. He had told me I was stupid and that I wasn’t worth anything. But by this time I knew, I didn’t have to believe it.” ~ A Survivor HH Sponsors Your Impact in FY2023 Thank you to all who have donated and contributed to DOVE's essential life-saving services. Government Funds • Massachusetts Department of Public Health • Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety & Security, Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) STOP Grant • Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance, Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Grants • Office of the Norfolk County Commissioners Your Support Matters. FY2023 Revenue and Expenses Donor Spotlight Lindsay Hite Weymouth photographer/owner and creator of ‘Show Your Spark’, Lindsay Hite’s support for DOVE began in 2021 at the recommendation of her clients and followers. The mission of ‘Show Your Spark’ is an inclusive, luxurious, full-service portrait experience designed to help you step into your confidence and reclaim your power, a natural alignment with DOVE. When asked what it means to be a pillar of hope Lindsay shared, “It honestly leaves me speechless and humbled. I play a very small part in helping DOVE do their important work, and I am so grateful to relate to an organization that is open to collaboration and creative ideas for fundraising. It’s such a joy to work with DOVE and I am always blown away when I hear about the new initiatives and everyday impact they have.” Thank you, Lindsay, for supporting us! Volunteer Spotlight Stacy Murphy Stacy Murphy first learned about DOVE by attending Let’s Dance, DOVE’s Spring Fundraiser. Interested in learning more, Stacy volunteered her time to support DOVE’s Holiday Assistance Program. During this volunteer opportunity Stacy got to organize items and walk DOVE program participants through our holiday Pop-Up Shop. Stacy expanded her volunteer efforts by joining the event committee in the summer of 2023. Stacy can provide unique feedback and support to help with planning our events given her prior experience attending both Let’s Dance and Harvesting Hope. Whether she’s supporting at the gala, soliciting for auction items, or working directly with our DOVE clients; we are so thankful for Stacy’s support as a volunteer! October 24, 2024 Boston Marriott, Quincy May 2, 2024 Granite Links, Quincy Save the Dates! Past Annual Impact Reports FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012 FY2022 FY2021 FY2020 FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 FY2015 FY2014 FY2013 FY2012

Become a DOVE Champion Sponsor As a champion sponsor, you will be approached only once for the entire year, encompassing both of our signature fundraising events. Consolidating your support into a Champion Sponsorship allows you to play a more significant role in driving sustainable change within DOVE’s community. Your commitment as a Champion Sponsor will not only streamline your involvement but also help to set DOVE on a path for sustainable growth and progress towards our mission of ending domestic violence. If you are interested in becoming a Champion Sponsor, please contact Tom Leavitt at tom.leavitt@dovema.org. Learn About Event Sponsorships

Thank You for Supporting DOVE's Lifesaving Services! Now more than ever, DOVE needs your help. With your donation, you are supporting the vital programs and services DOVE provides to people affected by domestic violence and their families in our communities. Donation Form For more information regarding donations and for more ways to become involved, please email: development@dovema.org DOVE Tax Identification Number: 04-2667808 Other Ways to Give Become a Sustainer of Safety. Join our group of monthly donors to make a sustained impact for the survivors we serve. Learn More Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone. Give Today Establish a Gift Through Estate Planning You can make a significant contribution by a bequest through your will, life insurance policy, or bonds. Pass down your generosity and commitment to DOVE through future generations. Email Us Utilize a Donor-Advised Fund. You can use our DAF Direct form to submit a donation. Give Today Send a Stock Donation. There is always more than one way to give. Get in touch with us to find out how to donate today. Learn More DAF

Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate Program The Civilian Domestic Violence Advocacy Program was established in an effort to respond, bring awareness and create increased access points for services to those experiencing intimate partner violence. DOVE has Civilian Advocacy Staff specifically based in and works with multiple police departments in Norfolk County. Advocacy Staff review domestic violence police reports and reach out to those identified as well as through other referrals to provide: information about safety planning emotional support and options restraining order assistance variety of other advocacy services We believe it is helpful for people to talk about the risks they are facing, know their options and how to take advantage of supports and services. There is an Advocate on site weekly at Quincy and Dedham District Courts to provide support to victims navigating the Restraining Order or Criminal Justice System processes as needed. Civilian Advocacy Staff are able to provide support, clarity and information to those trying to understand and navigate this complex and confusing system. There is a DOVE Advocate currently based in the communities of Braintree, Dedham, Holbrook, Milton, Norwood, Quincy, Randolph and Weymouth. Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate for the Dedham and Norwood communities: Abby Belyea – 857.939.3058 Bicultural/Bilingual Haitian Creole Advocate for the Holbrook, Milton and Randolph communities: Diana Carias – 617.831.8326 Civilian Domestic Violence Advocate Program Manager and Liaison for the Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth communities: Danielle Mickey – 617.653.4226 Helpful Numbers Quincy District Court : DA’s Office: 617.479.7454 Restraining Order Clerk: 617.984.4191 Restraining Order Advocate: 617.984.4193 Dedham District Court: Restraining Order – Civil Clerk’s Office: 781.329.4777 , press 2 Victim Witness Advocates in the DA’s Office: 781.251.0216

Meet Some of Our Amazing Team! Jen Bolton Director, Education & Prevention jen.bolton@dovema.org Kathryn Dee Esq. Family Law Staff Attorney kathryn.dee@dovema.org Kathleen Lydon Director, Community Services kathleen.lydon@dovema.org Kelly Truong YouthSpeak Coordinator kelly.truong@dovema.org Kiera Bruce Children & Youth Services Coordinator kiera.bruce@dovema.org Mick Hirsch Executive Director mick.hirsch@dovema.org Eliza Manriquez Immigration & Housing Staff Attorney eliza.manriquez@dovema.org Jennifer Campbell Event Manager jennifer.campbell@dovema.org Janet Johnston Manager of Administration and Operations janet.johnston@dovema.org Cassie McGlynn Development Director cassie.mcglynn@dovema.org

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