Now That’s a Leader: Debra Robbin Fighting Domestic Violence - Pandemic Edition #9

The exponential rise of alcohol-fueled domestic violence is among the most heinous features of this quarantine. One grotesque side-effect of Coronavirus is certainly the sight of a drunken, angry man walloping a woman, especially in front of the children. Or attacking the children, too. Yes, domestic violence exists across genders and sexual orientations, but these are its predominant forms.

Enter remarkable leaders such as Debra Robbin and her team at Jane Doe, Inc. in Boston. As with so many warriors against domestic and sexual violence, Jane Doe understands that these issues too often remain hidden and thrive on silence.

Jane Doe is formally known as The Massachusetts Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence. Its members provide essential services such as hotlines, emergency and transitional housing, legal and medical advocacy, support groups, counseling, children’s programming and economic empowerment initiatives.

Escape from brutality at home is harder than ever right now. If you feel unsafe at home, however, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or text LOVEIS to 22522. 
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