LGBTQIA+ SERVICES DOVE’s LGBTQIA+ Program offers identity-specific counseling services which are affirming and knowledgeable about the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ survivors of domestic or partner violence, including a support group for LGBTQIA+ survivors. View Our LGBTQIA+ Resources! Lesbian, gay, bisexual+, trans, and queer individuals experience domestic or partner violence at rates equal to or greater than straight, cisgender individuals. Between 25%-33% of LGBTQIA+ people experience partner violence at some point in their lifetime. Transgender individuals experience especially high rates of violence, with the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey reporting that over half (54%) of transgender respondents had experienced partner violence. LGBTQIA+ survivors face additional barriers in seeking services and leaving their relationship, including: Lack of focused resources for LGBTQIA+ survivors Cultural myth that abuse only happens in heterosexual relationships and to cisgender people Discrimination including homophobia, biphobia, and/or transphobia Increased isolation due to small and insular community Lack of recognition of the relationship Challenges with parental and adoptive parent rights Fear of being outed All of DOVE’s services are free, confidential, and LGBTQIA+ -affirming. For counseling services and support groups, call 617.770.4065 ext. 300. For legal services, call 617.770.4065 ext. 400. DOVE’s LGBTQIA+ Program also offers trainings and presentations for providers and community members, including: Introduction to Gender and Sexuality, and continuing education on LGBTQIA+ inclusivity Partner Violence and the LGBTQIA+ Community Queerly Beloved: An Introduction to Relationship Skills – a workshop series designed for school GSAs, LGBTQIA+ youth groups, and other youth-based LGBTQIA+ gathering spaces For LGBTQIA+ -specific trainings and workshops, contact the LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Outreach Coordinator at 617.770.4065 ext. 305 DOVE’s LGBTQIA+ Advocacy & Outreach Program is generously supported by the MA Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Prevention & Education Domestic Violence Awareness Training DOVE offers a 35 hour Domestic Violence Awareness training twice annually, once in the Fall (September/October) and once in the Spring (March/April). Trainings are complete with expert speakers, videos, and role-plays, and provide a comprehensive overview of issues related to dating and domestic violence, as well as working with survivors. Attendees can attend one or all ten sessions. Sessions are approved for social work CEUS. View Training Topics Request a Community Training / Workshop 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. Trainings include topics such as: Talking to Children about Domestic Violence, Dating Violence in College/University Communities, How to Support Family Members and Friends Experiencing Abuse, Healthy and Abusive Relationships 101, and much more. View Community Workshops YouthSpeak 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. Program Levels Program Timeline Program Components Middle School Workshops Check Out YouthSpeak: Youth Advocate Summits During the summer, DOVE offers a four day, 20-hour Youth Advocate Summit for all students across Norfolk County interested in taking a more in depth look at the root causes of abuse, sex and consent, growing their media literacy skills and learning how they can support their friends and peers experiencing abuse. Anchor 1 YouthSpeak Sign Up

Individual Counseling & Advocacy Services All services are free and confidential. For more information, contact our intake line 617-770-4065 ext. 300. DOVE’s Community Advocates work with survivors to help them cope with their experiences and begin the healing process. Community Advocates work with survivors to address and identify safety risks and concerns to develop an individualized safety plan. Community Advocates can support survivors with offering a range of services including: emotional support safety planning & risk assessment resource navigation support making difficult decisions advocacy with and or connection to other service providers as needed. View Our Resources! Support for Family and Friends of Survivors Friends and family members of abuse survivors sometimes feel at a loss for how to support and help their loved one. DOVE provides information, referrals, education, and support to equip non-abusive friends and family members to better understand and support their loved ones. Address Confidentiality Program Assistance Certified through the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, DOVE staff assist clients with the application process of the Address Confidentiality Program. The ACP provides a safe substitute address for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking to use as their legal address, as well as work and/or school address. Victim Compensation Application Assistance DOVE staff assist victims of domestic violence crimes with the application process for the Victim Compensation Program through the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. For more information, contact our intake line 617-770-4065 ext. 300 to schedule an appointment

Learn More What Is Domestic Violence? Domestic violence, also known as partner abuse, is a pattern of behavior used to establish non-consensual power and control over another person through fear and intimidation. While the abuse may cause injury, it does not have to be physical. Domestic violence also takes the form of emotional, verbal, sexual, technological, cultural and financial abuse. Domestic violence affects people of all races, ethnicities, gender and sexual identities, abilities and socio-economic classes. Partner abuse happens when one person believes that they are entitled to control another. Assault, battering, and domestic violence are crimes For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call DOVE's hotline at 617-471-1234 or 888-314-3683 What Does Abuse Include? Abuse may begin with behaviors that may easily be dismissed or downplayed such as name-calling, threats, possessiveness, or distrust. Abusers may apologize profusely for their actions or try to convince the person they are abusing that they do these things out of love or care. However, violence and control always intensifies over time with an abuser, despite the apologies. What may start out as something that was first believed to be harmless (e.g., wanting the victim to spend all their time only with them because they love them so much) escalates into extreme control and abuse (e.g., threatening to kill or hurt the victim or others if they speak to family, friends, etc.). Some examples of abusive tendencies include but are not limited to: Jealousy Cruelty to Animals or Children Controlling Behavior “Playful” Use of Force in Sex Quick Involvement Verbal Abuse Unrealistic Expectations Rigid Sex Roles Isolation Past Battering Threats of Violence Breaking or Striking Objects Hypersensitivity Any Force During an Argument Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Blaming others for problems or feelings Is Domestic Violence Always Physical Abuse? It is important to note that domestic violence does not always manifest as physical abuse. Emotional and psychological abuse can often be just as extreme as physical violence. Lack of physical violence does not mean the abuser is any less dangerous to the victim, nor does it mean the victim is any less trapped by the abuse. For anonymous, confidential help available 24/7, call DOVE's hotline at 617-471-1234 or 888-314-3683 View Our Resource Page

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

Housing & Economic EmPowerment The Housing & Economic EmPowerment (HEEP) program is dedicated to supporting domestic violence survivors by addressing their complex housing and economic challenges. Leaving an abusive relationship often leads to significant impacts on housing stability and financial security. Survivors frequently face multiple obstacles as they work to rebuild their lives, including securing safe housing and gaining financial independence. Our program is here to guide you through this process and connect you with the resources you need to obtain safe, sustainable housing. We are committed to helping you find and qualify for housing options that best fit your unique situation. In addition, HEEP staff focus on empowering you economically by providing education, resources, and personalized support to strengthen your financial self-sufficiency. Services We Offer: Assistance with Housing Applications Housing Search Emergency Housing Referrals Financial Education and Coaching Resource and Benefit Navigation Employment Support Ongoing Housing & Finanancial Case Management To connect with a HEEP specialist, please contact our general intake line at 617-770-4065 ext 300 HEEP LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/heepdept We Need Your Help! Transitions can be financially stressful and resources are hard to come by. Please consider supporting our clients by purchasing some of the items they need for a successful fresh start. HEEP Amazon Wishlist

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.

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 Private Foundations & Businesses 2020 Gaffney Donor Fund Abington Bank ALKU Foundation Almar Building and Remodeling Amazon Smile Foundation Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund America's Charities Anthony Piatelli Family Charitable Foundation ASICS Digital Barnstone Foundation Bay State Federal Savings Charitable Foundation Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton Blackbaud Giving Fund Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Boston Bar Foundation Boston Evening Clinic Foundation Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Braintree Women's Club Bynder, LLC Callahan Rising Tide Castle Island Brewing Company Charles Sumner Hayden Foundation Charlesbank Homes Foundation Chrysanta Foundation Clipper Ship Foundation, Inc. Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts Copeland Family Foundation, Inc. Cummings Foundation D & A Realty Datto Inc. DCU For Kids Debra Robbin Dedham Savings Community Foundation Dr. John F. McGee Foundation Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation EG America Endeavor Films Equal Justice Works Ever Loved, Inc. Fiducia Fund Finance of America Cares Frank W & Carl S Adams Memorial Fund George A. Ramlose Foundation, Inc. Good Health, Inc. Goodshop Granite Telecommunications GW & Wade, LLC HarborOne Foundation Harold Brooks Foundation Hologic Charitable Fund Homestead Foundation J Williams Insurance Agency, Inc. Jane Doe, Inc. Jeanne Berg Jewish Teen Foundation of Greater Boston John Snow, Inc. Katharine C. Pierce Trust Keches Law Group, P.C. Kendra Scott Keolis Commuter Services, LLC KM Foundation Liberty Bay Credit Union Liberty Mutual Foundation Lincoln & Therese Filene Foundation M&T Charitable Foundation Mabel Louise Riley Foundation Marc A. Susi Scholarship Fund Mary Kay Charitable Foundaton Mass General Brigham Massachusetts Association of Realtors, Inc. Massachusetts Bankers Association Charitable Foundation Massachusetts Bar Foundation Maura Bickford McCusker - Gill Inc. Metrowest Women's Fund Microsoft Employee Giving Mildred's Dream Foundation Milton Police Charitable Foundation Mimecast Services Limited Naomi & Walter Chucnin Foundation New Life Counseling & Wellness Norfolk & Dedham Foundation, Inc. Nutter McClennen & Fish LLP Orville W. Forte Charitable Foundation Parquet Capital Management, LLC Pilgrim Bank Foundation Point32Health Pro Audio Design Quincy Mutual Foundation Red Sox Foundation Rockland Trust Charitable Foundation Rogers Family Foundation Roy A Hunt Foundation SEUI NAGE Local 5000 Charitable Foundation, Inc. Shaw's Supermarkets Sincere Foundation, Inc. SIT Inc South Cove Community Health Center South Shore Bank South Shore Health Star Market Stop & Shop Tara's Starfish Foundation Target Corporation TD Bank Charitable Foundation TD Employee Giving / CAF America The Agnes M. Lindsay Trust The Boston Foundation, Inc. The Executive Service Corps Affiliate Network, Inc. The Flatley Foundation The Johnson Giving Fund The MENTOR Network Charitable Foundation Thomas Anthony Pappas Charitable Foundation TJX Foundation Travis Bouscaren TripAdvisor, LLC U.S. Chemicals, LLC United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley Vanguard Charitable Voya Financial Wagner Foundation Wholebody Solutions, Inc. Wine Investment Associates Limited Partnership WISP, Inc. Woodruff Sawyer Yawkey 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

Thank You Everyone! On behalf of DOVE’s Staff, Board of Directors, and the Let's Dance Event Committee members, thank you for supporting DOVE’s 2023 Let's Dance: Rise Above, Dance for DOVE. You helped us raise more than $155,000 for DOVE’s lifesaving programs serving survivors of domestic and partner violence . We could not have done this without your incredible support of DOVE and our mission to end domestic and partner violence through hope, healing, safety, and social change. And a big shout out to our Staff, Event Committee, and Board of Directors who contributed greatly to the overall success of Let's Dance. It was an absolute pleasure getting together with long-time supporters and meeting so many new members of our community. Just as our survivor speaker acknowledged in the Let's Dance program, community support is crucial to the work we do. It is by working together that we can make more of a difference and ensure peace, justice, and equity for the safety and well-being of every individual. Thank you for your support and commitment to ending domestic and partner violence. If you were not able to attend Let's Dance, you can still donate here! Donate Here! All photos wonderfully taken by Susan Hagstrom Thank You to Our Sponsors! Sarah Perry & Tony Kingsley Laurie Doran* & Christopher Wasel Christine* & Anton Nielsen Point32Health The Hale Family Three 33 Properties Eastern Bank Foundation Office of the Mayor, Quincy MA Mass General Brigham Heal Plan Stefanie Mansfield Dr. Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter* & Dr. Dennis L. Slaughter North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters Karen Albaugh Non Profit Capital Management Glenn Ricciardelli* South Shore Bank Villain Branding Allison & Alex Anderson Bank of Canton Beth Israel Deaconess Milton Sue Chandler Dedham Savings Adrienne* & Jim Gerlach South Shore Health State Street Corporation In Loving Memory of Allison Holmes Andrea S. Mintz & Robert C. Fox R Moyer Interiors Needham Bank Michael T. & Mary G. Jenkins Newton Wellesley Hospital Nadine & Alexander Steffan *DOVE Board Members Thank You To Our 2024 Sponsors! Champion of Advocacy Champion Friend Hero of Hope Sponsor Advocate Sponsor Patron Sponsor Well Wisher Friend Sponsor Game Sponsor Thank You to Our 2025 Event Commitee! Beth Porter Board Vice President Hannah Marsh Cindy Ouellette Sam Arrigal Lauren McCallum Mary Poluikis Sharon Cain Robin Moyer Elise Tenney Aileen Farrell Stacy Murphy

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General Domestic Violence Resources Assessment of Change in Abusive People Power & Control Wheel Control Tactics Used By Abusive Partners Red Flags Disguised as Romantic Gestures Couples Counseling Relationship Bill of Rights Cycle of Abuse Relationship Spectrum Defining Domestic Violence Restraining Order Process Defining Healthy Relationships Restraining Order Information Domestic Violence & the Faith Community Supporting Patients How to Support Survivors Personalized Safety Plan Types of Abuse What Can I Do To Address Domestic Violence?

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.