Welcome to RESPOND!

 

New England's first domestic violence agency and the second oldest in the nation, RESPOND, Inc. is a pioneer in the movement to end domestic violence . Its work began in the early 1970s, when four Somerville, Massachusetts women started a grassroots effort to support victims of domestic violence by opening their own homes as safe havens for women fleeing abuse. In 1974, these "founding mothers" formed RESPOND. For over 35 years RESPOND has provided life-saving shelter, support services, training and education to more than 75,000 members of the community.  Services are free and confidential, and available to all survivors of domestic abuse.  

 

RESPOND NAMED NONPROFIT OF THE YEAR BY SOMERVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE!

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RESPOND Nonprofit of the Year

 

Fox 25 News Anchor Kim Carrigan speaks with Jessica Brayden, RESPOND Executive Director about domestic violence....


Domestic violence: How you can help


Domestic violence: How you can help: MyFoxBOSTON.com

 

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RESPOND’s website is funded in part by grants from BCBSMA Foundation Catalyst Fund and Give Camp New England