external resources

External Resources

We can't do this work alone. We are incredibly grateful for our partners and those who support the survivors that we work with. Below are a few key Massachusetts and national resources to help survivors of abuse navigate certain issues such as legal representation, tech safety, and more.

Jane Doe Inc.

Jane Doe Inc., The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence (JDI) brings together organizations and people committed to ending sexual assault and domestic violence and creating a more just and equitable world. Learn more about Jane Doe Inc. here.

Greater Boston Legal Services

Greater Boston Legal Services (GBLS) provides free legal assistance and representation on civil (noncriminal) matters to hundreds of the neediest residents in the city of Boston and 31 surrounding cities and towns. Learn more here.

Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC)

BARCC provides free, confidential support and services to survivors of sexual violence ages 12 and up and their families and friends. Learn more here.

Tech Safety

The Safety Net: National Safe & Strategic Technology Project at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV) is a national expert on the use and abuse of technology. They provide resources for both domestic violence agencies and survivors. Access their survivor toolkit here.

SafeLink

SafeLink is the Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline and a resource for anyone affected by domestic or dating violence. The SafeLink toll-free number is (877) 785-2020.  Advocates are bilingual in English and Spanish and have access to a service that can provide translation in more than 130 languages.

The Network/La Red

The Network/La Red is a survivor-led, social justice organization that works to end partner abuse in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, SM, polyamorous, and queer communities. Learn more about their work here.

For any specific questions about resources, please call our hotline at 800-899-4000.