Domestic Violence Awareness
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“Puppy Love”- A Discussion on Healthy Relationships with Teens
We held our first “Puppy Love” event at Ventress Memorial Library in Marshfield today with our Plymouth County Comfort Dogs.Our DV Coordinator Collette Puleo and Det. Sgt. Bobby McEvoy from Bridgewater State University led a discussion on healthy relationships and friendships with teens.
Participants met 5 of our Plymouth County Comfort Dogs:
* BSU Comfort Dog Mikey and her handler Det. Sgt. Bobby McEvoy
* Hull Comfort Dog Peddocks and his handler, Officer Leanne Marshalsea
* Pembroke Comfort Dog Sasha and her handler Officer MaryBeth Simmons
* Plymouth Sheriff’s Dept. Comfort Dog Starr and his handler Deputy Dennis Desroches
* Boys & Girls Club Comfort Dog Dezi and his handler Jim Bunnelle. -
2023 Domestic Violence Toiletry Drive- Thank you Hingham and Hull Police Departments
Our thanks to Chief Jones and Chief Dunn of the Hingham and Hull Police Departments for making our 4th Annual Domestic Violence Toiletry Drive a huge success.Special thanks to the anonymous Hingham resident who donated 20 Target gift cards.
These items will greatly benefit victims in need.
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Love Life Now Foundation’s Annual Gala 2023
District Attorney Cruz and his staff attended the Love Life Now Foundation Gala.Each February, we pause and rededicate ourselves to putting an end to domestic violence by taking the White Ribbon Campaign Pledge.
Our office is proud to partner with Lovern Gordon and her foundation, and we look forward to continuing that work.
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Teen Dating Violence Presentation- New Heights Charter School- January 2023
Love should not hurt.Thanks to Pastor Gilbert for asking our office’s Domestic Violence Unit to present on healthy vs. unhealthy relationships today to 150 11th and graders from New Heights Charter School here in Brockton.
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Adopt A Family Program-December 2022
It’s the season of giving and staffers pitched in to help make our 2022 Adopt-A-Family program a success.These “wish list”items will go to the domestic violence and sexual assault agencies our office partners with.
Hoping to make the holiday merry and bright for these families.
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Plymouth Family Resource Center Free Family Market- December 2022
Raising awareness of Domestic Violence and Drug Endangered Children.Our office is at the Plymouth Family Resource Center Free Family Market today with resources and giveaways.
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Sponsorship of Love Life Now Foundation’s Heel-A-Thon- May 2022
Please consider joining us and walk a mile in a survivor’s shoes at the Love Life Now Foundation’s Heel-A-Thon for domestic violence awareness.Proud to support Lovern Gordon and this fun event which benefits the very serious issue of domestic violence.
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Wareham Community Resource Fair- May 2022
Thank you to the Wareham Police and all those who contributed to make today’s Wareham Resource Fair a huge success.Glad to sponsor this event.
The food truck was present today and many were able to sample the first fried dough of the season!
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The 10th Annual White Ribbon Gala
The 10th Annual White Ribbon Gala.An inspiring evening full of hope to put an end to domestic violence once and for all.
We value our partnership with Love, Life Now Foundation who provides help to those seeking help with domestic violence issues.
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Night Out Against Domestic Violence
Campanelli Stadium, 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton
Gates Open at 6 PM
1 Campanelli Stadium
1 Feinberg Way, Brockton, MA
Bring in Non-Perishable Food and Get $3 off a ticket.
Donations mad eto Local Domestic Violence Agencies
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3K Heel-A-Thon Against Domestic Violence
D.W. Field Park, Brockton, MA
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White Ribbon Day
The staff of the District Attorney’s Office took the challenge and made the White Ribbon Pledge to put an end to domestic violence.
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Hopeline Cell Phone Drive for Domestic Violence
In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office conducted a HopeLine Cell Phone drive.Cell Phones were collected at the District Attorney’s Office as well as local Police Departments.
The Verizon Wireless HopeLine® program collects no-longer-used wireless phones, batteries and accessories in any condition from any wireless service provider through phone drives and at Communications Stores nationwide. Phones that can be refurbished are sold and those without value are disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Proceeds are used to provide wireless phones, air time and cash grants to local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness.
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Greater Brockton Area Task Force on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
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Domestic Violence Awareness Day
The Plymouth County District Attorney’s Office participated in the Domestic Violence Awareness Day, which was held on October 17, 2016 in the Student Union at Massasoit Community College.Representatives from our office were on hand to offer resources and information.
