Contact Us IF YOU NEED IMMEDIATE HELP AND FEEL YOU ARE IN DANGER - DIAL 911 Our advocates work tirelessly to provide safe, calm, and caring support. All services are free and confidential. DOVE Hotline: 617-471-1234 or 888-314-3683 Services Intake Line: 617-770-4065 ext. 300 Media: news@dovema.org Events: events@dovema.org In-kind donations & other donations: development@dovema.org Volunteer opportunities: volunteer@dovema.org Training, workshops, & speaking engagements: jen.bolton@dovema.org Order materials & posters Our business office hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM ET, Monday to Friday.

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 Contact Us 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 Hotline: 617-471-1234 Services Intake Line: 617-770-4065 Go to Programs & Services DOVE, Inc. Bulletin Board Registration for our Fall DV Institute is Open! We're Hiring! DOVE is looking for a Managing Attorney & a Staff Attorney Learn More Learn More 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

OUR MISSION, VISION & VALUES MISSION Hope, healing, safety, social change. Working together to end domestic and partner violence. VISION A community unified in peace, justice, and equity, for the safety and well-being of every individual. VALUES Anti-oppression. We understand that domestic and sexual violence are rooted in white supremacy, patriarchy, and economic oppression. We engage in efforts to dismantle these systems at all levels as we work toward liberation. Being bold and taking risks. Inspired by survivors, we strive to be courageous in taking action with and for survivors, staff, and community. Connection. We value building authentic relationships with each other and being in solidarity with survivors and community partners. Culture of learning and growth. Together we learn, grow, and inspire one another to create a more just and equitable world free of violence. Empowerment. Through collaboration and mutual respect, we promote self-determination and lift up our communities' voices. Integrity. We are committed to our mission, vision, and values, and embrace a culture of accountability when we act outside of them. RESILIENCE LIKE RIPPLES ON A POND A SAFE PLACE

DOVE, Inc. is a non-profit organization that provides trauma-informed, holistic services to people affected by domestic violence. Services include individual and group counseling, children exposed to domestic violence specialists, emergency shelter, legal aid, economic empowerment, and education and prevention through workshops and trainings. We Are DOVE At DOVE, Inc. we believe all people have the right to live without fear of abuse. Since our founding in 1978, DOVE has expanded from a crisis hotline to a multi-service organization providing comprehensive direct services and support for victims of dating and domestic violence. DOVE works with adults, elders/seniors, teens, and children who have been abused emotionally, financially, physically, and/or sexually. DOVE’s services include crisis intervention, danger assessment and safety planning, supportive counseling, emergency shelter, legal advocacy and representation, and community outreach, education, and training. DOVE remains the only domestic violence shelter and community-based service provider based in Norfolk County. All of our services are grounded in survivor-centered, trauma-informed approaches. We respect each person’s right to choose their own path. We offer our resources and expertise to increase safety and access to supports in order to promote well-being. We assist individuals who are at different places in their process, exploring options in the community, pursuing legal remedies or seeking to leave an abusive relationship. We do not tell a person what to do, but rather we support individuals in making their own decisions. Our services are confidential and offered with compassion in a comfortable setting. View Our Mission Learn About Our History Get Involved Today!

OUR HISTORY DOVE was established in 1978 as a result of the committed efforts of a number of volunteers. Members of the Quincy Mayor’s Commission on Women identified battering/spousal abuse as an issue of concern, and determined the need for a hotline, shelter, and legal advocacy for battered women in the community. Concerned community residents worked together with the Commission as well as the St. Boniface Church, Germantown, Quincy City Hospital, Quincy Police Department and the Office of the Norfolk County District Attorney to establish DOVE’s shelter and hotline. Volunteers initially covered the hotline beginning in July 1978; it is now staffed 24/7 by trained individuals who have completed DOVE’s 35-hour domestic violence training. In September 1978, DOVE opened the 1st domestic violence shelter on the South Shore. DOVE received its designation as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization by the IRS in 1979. The Legal Advocacy Program also began in 1978. The next year, further supportive services were provided to shelter residents, and in 1981 the current shelter building was purchased. DOVE’s services and community presence expanded in 2003 with the creation of the Community-Based Services & Outreach Office, now called the Community Advocacy & Prevention Services office. In 2004, DOVE expanded its outreach and prevention services by launching YouthSpeak, DOVE’s healthy relationships (and dating violence prevention) youth education program. In the fall of 2008, DOVE added a Civilian Domestic Violence Advocacy Program, with an Advocate who serves the Quincy, Randolph, and Holbrook Police Departments, providing direct outreach to victims in “domestic incident” calls to which the police respond. She also conducts a weekly psycho-education group on Healthy Relationships with female offenders, many of whom are also victims of domestic violence, in the Norfolk County Community Corrections program. Since 1978, DOVE has sheltered nearly 5,000 families, answered more than 45,000 calls through our 24-hour hotline, and served over 3,000 clients through our community-based services.

Domestic Violence Education and Training Sessions In addition to in-person workshops, DOVE, Inc. offers comprehensive 35-hour training programs twice a year. These trainings are offered to social service providers, advocates, law enforcement, health care workers, clergy, and anyone committed to helping end the cycle of domestic violence. Trainings are complete with expert speakers, videos, and role-plays, and provide a holistic overview of issues related to dating and domestic violence, as well as working with survivors. If you have any questions, please email Jen Bolton, Sr. Director of Prevention and Education: jen.bolton@dovema.org Register Here Pay For Trainings Payment Form (Please disregard that it says 'Donation' below; the form is for DV Training payments) Cost: $40 per session or $320 when you register for all 9 sessions. In the payment form below, please enter the total amount for how many trainings you will be attending. For example, you would enter $80 to attend two sessions of the trainings.

Meet Our Leadership Team! Mick Hirsch Executive Director Sarah Kinnane Housing & Economic Empowerment Director Jen Bolton Sr. Director, Prevention & Education Kathleen Lydon Sr. Director, Community Services Janet Johnston Operations Director Cassie McGlynn Development Director

Legal Advocacy Resources Domestic Violence & Legal Help Resources Mass Legal Help General DV Resources Find Free or Low Cost Legal Assistance Guide to Interviewing Attorneys for Representation: Questions to Ask an Attorney You Are Considering to Handle Your Care Restraining Orders & Harassment Prevention Orders Resources 209A Restraining Order Information Court Forms for 209A Restraining Orders & 258E Harassment Prevention Orders Restraining Order Process Restraining Order Information Housing & Benefits Resources MA Defense for Eviction Self-Guided Answer & Discovery Housing Search & Rental Assistance Resources Information About Public Benefits DTA Connect: Apply for SNAP, TAFDC, & EAEDC, Upload Documents, and Communicate with DTA UI Online: Apply for Unemployment Insurance Fact Sheet on Breaking Your Lease as a Survivor of Domestic Violence Family Law Resources Information About Child Custody Information About Child Support Information About Family Law including Divorce, Paternity, Visitation, etc. Court Forms for Probate and Family Court How to Apply to Waive Court Fees if You Cannot Afford Them Immigration Resources Information About Immigration Language Access Resources Arabic / النماذِج والمعلومات باللُغة العربية Chinese / 在中文形式和信息 Haitian Creole / Fòm ak enfòmasyon an Kreyòl Ayisyen Portuguese / Formulários e informações em português Khmer / សណ្ឋាន និងព័ត៌មាននានាជាភាសាខ្មែរ Russian / Бланки и данные на русском языке Spanish / Formularios e información en español Vietnamese / Các mẫu đơn của tòa án và thông tin bằng tiếng Việt

Legal Advocacy Services Please note, the DOVE legal department will only be accepting internal referrals at this time. We appreciate your patience. Many survivors of domestic violence find themselves involved in court to address various legal issues. The legal system can be scary and confusing; DOVE’s Legal Advocacy Program may be able to help. DOVE’s legal staff are specifically educated on domestic violence and applicable laws. We provide trauma-informed, client-centered services and guide survivors through the legal system while keeping in mind safety concerns. Our team can provide legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic violence with cases in Norfolk County, and may be able to offer legal advice and referrals to survivors who have legal cases outside of our catchment area. All of our services are free and confidential. The legal team will provide services in the survivor’s primary language. We are able to assist clients of all languages through the use of phone and in-person interpreters. We offer assistance in the following areas: Restraining Orders (also called 209A Abuse Prevention Orders): Representation at restraining order hearings for survivors of domestic violence who are seeking a restraining order against an abuser or who need to defend against a restraining order; consultation about the strength of the case and any potential risks to filing in court; assistance reading or drafting court documents. Family Law Assistance with family law matters including divorce, custody, paternity, parenting time, and child support; consultation about the case and the pros, cons, and risks to filing in court; assistance reading or drafting court documents; negotiation with the opposing party in the case; preparation for court hearings or limited assistance representation by one of our staff attorneys. Housing Representation in summary process (eviction) cases in District Court and Metro South Housing court; representation at housing authority hearings including appeals of denials of domestic violence priorities on subsidized housing waitlists; negotiation with landlords and housing authorities regarding domestic violence-related housing issues such as names on leases/lease bifurcations, income calculations, getting locks changed, and porting vouchers; assistance with reasonable accommodations and security deposits. Benefits Assistance accessing and maintaining SNAP (food stamps), TAFDC (cash assistance), and EAEDC (state disability and caretaker benefits) benefits; representation at DTA hearings and appeals involving overpayments, fraud, and benefits termination issues related to domestic violence. Immigration Representation in affirmative applications for immigration relief for survivors of domestic violence, including U visas, which offer relief to undocumented individuals w ho are the victims of certain serious crimes; relief under the Violence Against Women Act; assistance removing the conditions on lawful permanent status; asylum, and other forms of relief. Victim’s Rights Legal advice and assistance for survivors whose abusive partners are facing criminal charges as a result of the abuse, including help understanding the criminal legal process and the survivor’s role in it as a victim witness; information about what to expect when called to testify against an abusive partner or former partner; help drafting victim impact statements; assistance communicating with the District Attorney’s office or victim witness advocate, and help advocating for protections in the Victim’s Bill of Rights.

Helpful Links & Resources LEGAL Local Resources: Mass Legal Help National Resources: Battered Women’s Justice Project Legal Momentum WomensLaw.org National Clearinghouse for the Defense of Battered Women Legal Network for Gender Equity HOUSING & BENEFITS Housing Search Resources: Quincy Community Action Programs Phone: 617.479.8181 Make sure to ask to sign up for housing search workshop HomeStart Housing Search Program Phone: 617.542.0338 Walk-in hours Wednesdays 3-4:45pm Family and Community Resources Phone: 508.583.6498 or 508.583.3775 State that you are a survivor of domestic violence in need of housing assistance Common Application for MA Public Housing Make sure to apply for preferences due to domestic violence MA Section 8 Centralized Waiting List Make sure to apply for preferences due to domestic violence Mass.Gov resources list City of Boston Metrolist rental listings City of Boston lottery listings Metro Housing Boston rental listings MassHousing rental listings MassAccess Housing Registry rental listings Housingworks rental listings HUD Affordable Housing Online rental listings SEB lotteries Rental Assistance Resources: Rental Assistance for Families in Transition (RAFT): NeighborWorks Housing Solutions Phone: 781.422.4200 For those in: Cohasset, Hingham, Holbrook, Hull, Randolph, Weymouth Metro Housing Boston Phone: 617.859.0400 For those in: Braintree, Brookline, Milton, Quincy RCAP Solutions Phone: 978.630.6600 For those in: Bellingham, Franklin South Middlesex Opportunity Council Phone: (508) 872-4853 For those in: Avon, Canton, Dedham, Dover, Foxborough, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Needham, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Stoughton, Walpole, Wellesley, Westwood, Wrentham Quincy Community Action Programs Phone: 617.479.8181 Interfaith Social Services (HomeSafe Program) Phone: 617-773-6203 ext. 16 Jewish Family & Children’s Service Phone: 781-419-6777 COMMUNITY Local Resources: Jane Doe, Inc . SafeLink : 1.877.785.2020 The 10 to 10 Helpline : 877.898.3411 The 10 to 10 Helpline is a free, anonymous, and confidential intimate partner abuse prevention helpline, serving Massachusetts adults and teens. Helpline Responders are trained to treat all callers with respect, and to support their efforts to become and remain safe and accountable in their relationships. Learn more at 10to10helpline.org . 10 to 10 Helpline Brochure National Resources: The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence New Futures without Violence Children's Services Local Resources: Parent Stress Line : 24/7 confidential and anonymous National Resources The National Child Traumatic Stress Network Sesame Street in Communities : How to talk to your kids about violence, various life transitions, foster care, health, homelessness, incarceration and more. Parents Corner - Association for Play Therapy : Resources on how to talk to your children about various topics and give some info about play therapy. LGBTQIA+ Local Resources: The Network La/Red Violence Recovery Program – Fenway Health National Resources: Community United Against Violence The Northwest Network of Bisexual, Trans, Lesbian, and Gay Survivors of Abuse FORGE Anti-Violence Project

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

Beth Porter Board President, Nonprofit Professional Beth (she/her) brings over 30 years’ experience in nonprofit management with specific expertise in turning around organizations, program growth and implementation, and leadership development. She also has deep experience in the areas of strategic and development planning, all aspects of fund development as well as board building and structuring. She particularly enjoys building solid relationships with stakeholders, board and staff members, supporters, and the community. Beth also serves as a member of her town’s climate action planning committee and as a volunteer grant writer for RISE Academy, formerly Project RISE. Beth lives with her husband, Mark, is the happy mother of two humans and one pup, and the grandmother of three humans, one pup, and one cat. Why are you excited to work with DOVE? Violence against women remains a critical issue globally, and is a barrier to reaching equality. In the spirit of thinking globally and acting locally, I am eager to support DOVE’s outstanding work on the South Shore and to increase awareness of the issue of domestic violence in our communities. I fully support DOVE’s tag line – Every home should be a safe home. Fun Fact! I am deaf in my left ear, so if I appear to be ignoring you, try the other side. Back to Board of Directors