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Welcome, Tonya Harris
We are excited to introduce you to our new executive director, Tonya Harris! Take a few minutes to hear Tonya chat about her background and why she is passionate about this work in a short video interview with our Director of Prevention and Communications, Lucy Rios. Thanks to all who joined us for the RICADV's Moving the Mission Forward Breakfast on December 5th, welcoming Tonya to the movement to end domestic violence.
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Hidden Meanings
We recently launched a statewide public awareness campaign called Hidden Meanings, to send the message that domestic violence is not just physical. Shining a light on other forms of abuse, the campaign encourages Rhode Islanders to learn more about the warning signs of intimate partner violence and be able to identify potential red flags in a relationship.
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Ten Men
Watch the new Ten Men video series!
Studies show that only a small percentage of men are violent; however, the majority of intimate partner violence is perpetrated by men against women. We need nonviolent men to take a stand and speak up. That's why Ten Men is mobilizing local men in our communities to break the silence and challenge harmful gender norms that contribute to men's violence against women and girls.
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Teen Dating Violence
Did you know? Nearly 1 in 10 RI high schoolers has already experienced physical dating violence. Fortunately, there is a law in Rhode Island that requires all middle schools and high schools to have a policy and teach everyone about the issue—it’s called the Lindsay Ann Burke Act. Students, parents, and educators, it’s up to all of us to make sure this law is being implemented in our schools! Together, we can prevent dating violence.
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Prevention is Possible
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, domestic violence is preventable. We can stop violence before it happens in the first place, before people ever become victims or perpetrators of abuse. To learn more, check out this prevention resource created by the RICADV!
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No Más Silencio
Para acceder a nuestro sitio web en Español: www.ricadv.org/es/ayuda-y-servicios
We engage Latino communities in Rhode Island, translating our materials and building partnerships to help end domestic violence. We strive to raise awareness about the help that is available in our state for those impacted by abuse and the ways we can all get involved to end it.
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The Newsroom
Latest News
Statement Regarding the Domestic Violence Murder of Rachael Rene By Tonya Harris, Executive Director, Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence; and Vanessa Volz, Executive Director, Sojourner House [Providence, RI – Wednesday, January 16, 2019] We are devastated by the domestic violence murder of Rachael Rene, which occurred in her Providence apartment yesterday and marks the first domestic violence homicide of 2019. Rachael was brutally stabbed by her boyfriend, Louis Motta, who surrendered himself to authorities shortly thereafter. We are profoundly saddened that only two weeks into the new year, we are mourning another life lost to domestic violence. Rachael, just 33-years-old, was a beloved mother, friend, and member of our community. Her tragic murder reminds us that domestic violence happens every day, in every Rhode Island city and town. In such a small state, we are all affected by Rachael’s death. We extend our deepest condolences to her loved ones and to all who have been impacted by this heinous crime. We are particularly distressed to learn that Rachael’s 8-month-old baby was in the home at the time of the murder. Our entire community of survivors and advocates holds this infant child and their family in our hearts, and embrace them with strength and love.
Teen Center
Abusive relationships impact young people, too. Visit our Teen Center to find resources and information for young people in RI.
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About the RICADV
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV) is an organization dedicated to ending domestic violence. We were formed in 1979 to support and assist the domestic violence agencies in Rhode Island. We provide leadership to our member agencies, strive to create justice for victims, and raise awareness on the issue of domestic violence in Rhode Island.
Member Agencies
Our network of member agencies provides comprehensive emergency and support services to victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual violence, and stalking. Services include 24-hour hotline support, emergency shelter, support groups, counseling services, and assistance with the legal system. For more information, call the statewide Helpline at 800-494-8100 or click here.
Contact Information
F (401) 467-9943