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Become a Sustainer of Safety Sustainers can ensure the long-term safety of survivors by giving monthly to DOVE. Monthly giving increases your impact and allows our team to focus on expanding our life-saving services. ​ As a sustainer of safety, you can receive: ​ exclusive updates on how your donation is making an impact month to month ​ convenience of one tax acknowledgement letter at the end of the year ​ connecting more with our Board of Directors ​ By Giving Monthly For $10 you could support our Emergency Shelter Residential Staff to answer Hotline Calls 24/7​ For $25 you could support Prevention and Education Outreach and YouthSpeak trainings For $50 you could help Community Advocates provide for short and long-term needs of survivors For $100 you could help Legal Attorneys represent survivors in court for family, housing, and immigration law "After receiving counseling services from DOVE, I realized that my abuse was not my fault and that my actions did not cause my abuser to hurt me. I was finally able to recognize my self-worth and make better decisions moving forward." ​ Survivor Served By DOVE We Need Your Support!

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.”

Sadie Blanco Communications and Development Associate sadie.blanco@dovema.org Sadie Blanco (she/her) is DOVE's Communications and Development Associate. She received her Bachelor's degree in History from Boston College in 2021 and primarily focused on understanding social movements and systems of oppression. As part of her studies, Sadie actively took an interest in race, gender, and violence, which ultimately led her to find a career path that addressed social and systemic problems. Sadie hopes to learn and grow as an individual and aspires to be a meaningful activist in her community. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

Eliza Manriquez Paralegal eliza.manriquez@dovema.org Eliza Manriquez (she/her) is a paralegal for DOVE's Legal Advocacy Program. She earned a J.D. from New England Law | Boston in the spring of 2023. Eliza has worked with survivors of trauma in the past and wanted to continue this fulfilling and challenging work at DOVE. In her capacity as a paralegal, Eliza helps out with the immigration law caseload for the legal team and helps to manage the legal helpline. Outside of work, Eliza spends a lot of time with her gray tuxedo cat, Grover, and enjoys cooking, thrifting, and spending time with her pals. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

Glenn Ricciardelli Senior Partner, MDD Forensic Accountants After graduating with honors from Babson College Glenn (he/him) started his professional career with MDD Forensic Accountants, an international forensic accounting firm with over 350 professionals with offices around the world. Forty years into his professional career he was employed at MDD, where he is presently the senior partner in the New England region. Glenn is truly blessed as he enjoys his job and the challenges that come with it, including providing expert testimony in state and federal court. In addition to Glenn's professional life, he is also on the board of several local charities, including DOVE, Birthday Wishes, and Junior Achievement of New England. Glenn grew up in Needham, Massachusetts, raised 2-great sons in Medfield, Massachusetts, and currently resides on Beacon Hill in Boston, Massachusetts. Why are you excited to work with DOVE? I am excited to work at DOVE due to the strength and importance of their mission, which includes providing assistance to victims of domestic violence, as well as offering educational programs to students. Fun Fact! I am a die-hard Boston sports fan, supporting the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins & Celtics. Back to Board of Directors

John Lloyd Interim Executive Director john.lloyd@dovema.org Dr. John D. Lloyd (he/him) is an executive-level professional with 20+ years of leadership and management experience in strategy consulting and organizational development in the nonprofit sector. Dr. Lloyd has proven experience partnering with nonprofit leaders and staff on short-term and long-term organizational development priorities. Dr. Lloyd is the Principal of Agile Consulting Group, a strategy consulting practice, focused on providing interim executive director, executive search, and strategic planning services to nonprofit organizations. Prior to founding Agile Consulting Group, Dr. Lloyd served as an Executive Director for a Boston-based nonprofit organization and has served on several nonprofit and public sector boards as board member, executive committee member, and chair. Additionally, Dr. Lloyd is currently an adjunct faculty member at Boston University, Simmons University, and Boston College teaching courses in public policy and a course on strategic planning for nonprofit organizations and government institutions. Dr. Lloyd holds an Ed.D. in Organizational Learning and Development, University of Pennsylvania, an MBA, Bentley University and BS, Plymouth State University. A native of Sharon, Massachusetts, John currently lives in Randolph with his wife, Dr. Wanda Montañez and their yorki-poo Cinco. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

Kathleen Lydon Director, Community Services kathleen.lydon@dovema.org Kathleen Lydon, MSW, LICSW (she/her) earned her undergraduate Social Work degree at Providence College and holds a Master of Social Work degree from Wheelock College. Kathleen has a background in working with at-risk adolescents, many of whom have been exposed to violence; additionally, she has experience working with victims and survivors of sexual assault. Kathleen shares DOVE’s mission to provide strengths-based, empowerment-focused and trauma-informed services. Kathleen’s work with DOVE began in 2009 as a Social Work Intern and subsequently a community-based Advocate. She assumed her current position in 2012. Kathleen oversees DOVE’s domestic violence counseling & advocacy services, support groups, children services, civilian domestic violence services and DOVE’s clinical internship program. Kathleen is a native of Maine and currently resides with her husband and three children on the South Shore. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

Internship Opportunities Thank you for your interest in DOVE! Our flyer below details opportunities for Social Work and Legal Internships. View PDF

Olivia Moorehead-Slaughter, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist Dr. Moorehead-Slaughter (she/her) is a clinical licensed Psychologist with over 30 years of experience working with children, adolescents, families and adults across a range of settings including outpatient mental health clinics, schools, child care centers, juvenile and probate courts, community health centers, and social service agencies. For the past 24 years, she has been the Psychologist at The Park School in Brookline where she is known as “Dr. O.” She is also a faculty member at the Center for Multicultural Training in Psychology, a predoctoral internship program at Boston University School of Medicine and Boston Medical Center. She has a private consulting practice which includes working with community based organizations, health care entities, and independent schools throughout the country on issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion; clinical consultation; coaching/mentoring; presentations, retreats, trainings, and workshops. Dr. O is the former Chair of the Massachusetts Board of Registration of Psychologists and the American Psychological Association (APA) Ethics Committee. She currently serves on the APA Council of Representatives. ​In 2014, she received the APA’s Division 35 Bonnie A. Strickland and Jessica Henderson Daniel Distinguished Mentoring Award. In 2019, she was the recipient of the APA’s Division 35 Foremothers Mentorship Career Excellence Award. ​ Fun Fact! I'm from Pine Bluff, AR and I'm famous for my pound cake! Back to Board of Directors

Caddie Nath-Folsom Director, Legal Services caddie.nath@dovema.org Caddie (she/her) joined DOVE in 2023 after more than 5 years representing survivors in immigration and family law matters as a CLAVC attorney at the Justice Center of Southeast Massachusetts. Before starting her legal practice, Caddie clerked for Associate Justice James Milkey on the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Caddie earned her J.D. from Boston University School of Law in 2016 and also holds a Master’s Degree in International Relations from the BU Pardee School of Global Studies (2017). She completed her bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Journalism at the University of Denver in 2010. She loves books, baking, yoga and dogs. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

Thomas Leavitt Director of Development tom.leavitt@dovema.org Thomas Leavitt (he/him) joined DOVE in January, 2024 as Director of Development. Tom brings experience leading diverse nonprofit organizations committed to social justice, access to healthcare, and youth development. As a development and marketing values driven professional for more than 20 years, past appointments include leadership roles with the Boys & Girls Club of Newton, GLAD, and Fenway Health. He remains committed to serving underserved and disenfranchised communities. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, he participated in programs at Rutgers College and Brandies University Fisher-Bernstein Institute for Philanthropy. RETURN TO ALL STAFF

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