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Causes: Crime & Law, Crime Prevention, Domestic Violence, Family Violence Shelters, Homeless & Housing, Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, Mental Health, Sexual Assault Services, Suicide Prevention
Mission: DOVE is committed to serving communities, families, and individuals impacted by domestic violence. We seek to empower our clients and the community by providing safety, shelter, education, and support services. By promoting an environment free from abuse, we strive to see DOmestic Violence Ended.
Results: 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.
Target demographics: survivors of domestic violence.
Geographic areas served: Norfolk County and the greater South Shore of Massachusetts.
Programs: 24-hour hotline; emergency shelter; community-based individual advocacy services; support groups; civilian domestic violence advocacy services; legal advocacy services; and prevention programming