Polar Park, 100 Madison St, Worcester, MA 01608
Massachusetts' Deaf Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Agency
Providing accessible advocacy and support services for survivors
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Explore our range of presentation, workshop, and event services dedicated to equipping individuals and communities with the tools to reduce and prevent violence effectively.
Training
Strengthening support for Deaf, DeafBlind, DeafDisabled, and Hard of Hearing communities. Reach out for specialized training on Deaf culture and service accessibility.
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Empowering survivors by prioritizing their voices and connecting them with essential resources. Strengthening collaboration across agencies to optimize survivor support.
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Welcome New Board Members!
May 2, 2025
Welcome New Board Members! Our Deaf Survivors Center would like to announce new members of the board: Lori Novak, Meli…Read more
Mental Health Awareness Month
May 1, 2025
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Today is DENIM DAY
April 30, 2025
Today is DENIM DAY, dedicated to spreading awareness about sexual assault and supporting survivors. By wearing denim, we stand in…Read more
HISTORY OF DENIM DAY
April 29, 2025
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
April 28, 2025
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Non-Physical Acts
April 25, 2025
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Deaf and Hard of Hearing…
April 23, 2025
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Examples of Physical Acts of…
April 22, 2025
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
April 15, 2025
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National Crime Victims’ Rights Week
April 11, 2025
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