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Winter in New England brings quiet streets, early sunsets, and biting cold. For survivors of domestic violence, the season can bring heightened risks that often go unseen. At RESPOND, our advocates hear the same worry every year as temperatures Read More

For many people, the holiday season brings warmth, celebration, and connection. For survivors who have recently left an abusive relationship, this time can feel complicated. Traditions from past years may stir up difficult memories, and the pressure Read More

Thanksgiving is almost here, and at RESPOND, we’re thinking about all the ways people show up for survivors, sometimes in ways you can see, and sometimes in ways you can’t. Some of our favorite examples? A turkey donation so a family in shelter Read More

At RESPOND, we know that life after abuse is complicated. It can bring relief, sadness, hope, and confusion sometimes all at once. There’s no single way to move forward, and the path rarely feels linear. Many survivors describe feeling Read More

We asked RESPOND staff members to tell us why they do the work they do. Their answers reminded us that behind every program, every call, and every shelter stay, are people who care deeply, and who bring heart, skill, and dedication to every survivor Read More

When we talk about domestic violence, it's important to remember what it really is: a pattern of behavior used to gain power and control in an intimate relationship. That control can take many forms—physical, emotional, sexual, spiritual, and Read More

At RESPOND, we often talk about how every gift makes a difference. And it truly does. But when it comes to major fundraising events like our Gala, sponsorships can be the difference between a modest net profit and a transformational one. For small Read More

The Survivors of Abuse Feeling Empowered for Re-entry (SAFER) program is a one-of-a-kind partnership between RESPOND and the Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, supporting women who are incarcerated or detained as they process experiences of Read More

At RESPOND, we recognize that it is never as simple as “just leaving.” Our support line is a resource for any survivor, confronting any kind of abuse, from any relationship. As counselors managing the support line, we know there are innumerable Read More

When people think of nonprofit leadership, many picture the board of directors—but what that board actually does can be a mystery. Who are they? Why are they there? And what do they do? The truth is, a board’s role looks different in every Read More