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Sojourner House Sojourner House is a comprehensive anti-violence agency in Providence, Rhode Island that serves abuse survivors throughout the state.

Sojourner House offers emergency resources, shelter, housing, and educational violence-prevention programs. All advocacy and shelter services are free of cost to victims of relationship violence. Many of our programs depend on the generosity of our neighbors and local businesses. If you're in a position to give, please get in touch with Sojourner House by visiting our web page at SojournerRI.org, or calling our administrative office: 401.861.6191.

Calling all book lovers! 📖  💕In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Little Bubblegum Bookshop (Rhode Island'...
10/08/2026

Calling all book lovers! 📖 💕

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, The Little Bubblegum Bookshop (Rhode Island's first and only romance bookstore) is selling some wonderfully whimsical earrings that benefit the work of Sojourner House.

The best part? The earrings on sale were crafted by Sojourner House's own Development Director, Annie Jeong!

50% of all proceeds will support Sojourner House's work providing safe housing, emotional counseling, and life-saving supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

So if you'd like to treat yourself to some cute new accessories AND support a nonprofit dedicated to making our community safer, stop by Little Bubblegum before the end of October😊

Join Sojourner House on October 16th for Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation!💜Hos...
10/07/2026

Join Sojourner House on October 16th for Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation!💜

Hosted in honor of Sojourner House’s 50th anniversary, the conference will be a day of cross-sector collaboration—bringing together advocates, clinicians, attorneys, law enforcement, and housing leaders to reimagine safety and support for survivors of abuse.

Attendees can expect:

⭐Panel discussions and sessions on housing solutions, justice and systems reform, and innovation in survivor-centered care
⭐A thrilling keynote address from Rachel Louise Snyder, the author of the bestselling novel “No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us” and the memoir “Women We Buried, Women We Burned”
⭐Robust networking opportunities
⭐Breakfast and lunch provided
⭐CEUs and CLEs available

Funds raised from the event will support Sojourner House’s ongoing work providing safe housing and life-saving supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

🔗Click the link below to learn more and register today!
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

Sojourner House's 'Reimagining Victim Advocacy' conference is 11 days away and we're thrilled to announce our opening pl...
10/05/2026

Sojourner House's 'Reimagining Victim Advocacy' conference is 11 days away and we're thrilled to announce our opening plenary!

Inspired by national conversation surrounding Cornell University, our plenary session will examine the question: In 2026, what does justice look like for survivors of abuse?

Bringing together historical, legal, and police perspectives, we'll examine how domestic violence and sexual assault have been understood over time, how justice systems respond to survivors today, and why access to justice remains uneven.

The conversation will explore how racism, sexism, and classism shape these systems, where reform efforts have fallen short, and what a survivor-centered justice system might look like.

Panelists include:
🎤 Lucy Rios, the Executive Director of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)

🎤 Dr. Akeia de Barros Gomes, the Director of the Edward W. Kane and Martha J. Wallace Center for Black History at the Newport Historical Society

🎤 Christina Garcia, the Senior Director of Community Programs at Sojourner House

🎤 Lindsay Orchowski, a psychologist and professor at Brown University whose conducted considerable research on campus sexual assault

We'd love to have you with us for this critical conversation. Click the link below to purchase your ticket today.
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

✨9 of 9 sessions UNLOCKED! ✨We are thrilled to announce the last of nine incredible sessions being offered at Sojourner ...
10/02/2026

✨9 of 9 sessions UNLOCKED! ✨

We are thrilled to announce the last of nine incredible sessions being offered at Sojourner House’s Reimagining Victim Advocacy Conference on October 16th.

Session 9: Breaking Down Silos: Collective Solutions for the Survivor Housing Crisis

Housing instability is a significant barrier to safety and long-term stability for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, yet responsibility for addressing survivor housing needs is frequently divided among victim-service organizations, housing providers, legal services, healthcare systems, behavioral-health providers, government agencies, philanthropy, and other community partners.

This moderated educational panel examines how social workers and other professionals can strengthen coordinated responses to survivor housing needs. Panelists will explore systemic barriers created by fragmented services, the importance of cross-sector collaboration, and approaches for developing coordinated housing ecosystems rather than isolated programs. The discussion will address legal and housing advocacy, coordinated referral and service models, shared accountability, community-wide housing strategies, collective-impact approaches, funding collaboration, and regional planning.

We have two incredible experts leading this discussion:

🎤Jeannine Schoos, the Director of Housing Advocacy at South Coastal Counties Legal Services (SCCLS), the largest civil legal aid provider in Southeastern Massachusetts. She oversees SCCLS's housing practice, supervising a team of attorneys and advocates who assist tenants in obtaining and maintaining safe and affordable housing.

🎤 Dr. Kristie Thomas, a Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at Simmons University School of Social Work (SSW). Dr. Thomas has extensive practice, teaching, research, and evaluation expertise in the field of anti-violence.

🎟️ Click the link below to read about the other sessions being offered and buy your ticket to the conference!
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

Hiring alert!📣Sojourner House is hiring a Legal Program Coordinator to assist our Staff Attorney in providing services t...
10/01/2026

Hiring alert!📣

Sojourner House is hiring a Legal Program Coordinator to assist our Staff Attorney in providing services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking in matters including but not limited to custody, child support, divorces, guardianship petitions, and restraining orders.

Our ideal candidate is fluent in both English and Spanish, has a minimum of two years of experience working in family law, and possesses an understanding of trauma-informed care and the needs of survivors.

To learn more about this position and apply today, click the link below. Please share with your networks! 💜 ⚖

https://sojournerri.org/legal-program-coordinator/

Want to support Sojourner House and participate in the vital conversations happening at our Reimagining Victim Advocacy ...
09/29/2026

Want to support Sojourner House and participate in the vital conversations happening at our Reimagining Victim Advocacy conference but can't clear your schedule for the whole day? 📆

We’ve got you covered! You can purchase a ticket exclusively for our Keynote Lunch with bestselling author, Rachel Louise Snyder. It’s the perfect option to network with passionate advocates and community leaders, invest in the mission of Sojourner House, and learn about the future of survivor-centered care—all during your lunch break.

⌛Time is running out! Secure your seat today!

🔗 Click below to purchase your ticket to the keynote lunch.
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

Our friends at Hey Rhody just published a lovely article about our upcoming event, "Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Confe...
09/28/2026

Our friends at Hey Rhody just published a lovely article about our upcoming event, "Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation," happening on Friday, October 16th at the Crowne Plaza.

Held in honor of Sojourner House's 50th anniversary, the conference looks to bring together social workers, housing leaders, policymakers, and justice professionals to discuss innovative ideas for survivor-centered care and the future of our collective work.

The conference includes 9 breakout sessions on topics ranging from tech-enabled abuse, to housing development, to the evolving legal landscape of coercive control. These conversations are being lead by subject matter experts and movement leaders from ⭐ 8 ⭐ different states!

We truly can't wait to learn alongside you.

The conference is a little less than 3 weeks away. Click the link below to reserve your spot today! 🎟️
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

To read the full article, click below 👇
https://heyrhody.com/stories/sojourner-house-marks-50-years-by-asking-what-survivor-support-should-look-like-next,109886

Supporting someone after abuse rarely comes down to one phone call, one court case, or one safe place to stay. Housing, legal protections, health care, workplace policies, technology, and financial …

Hiring alert!📣Sojourner House is hiring an Office Coordinator to provide day-to-day administrative and operational suppo...
09/24/2026

Hiring alert!📣

Sojourner House is hiring an Office Coordinator to provide day-to-day administrative and operational support across our organization.

The Office Coordinator is often the first person that staff, vendors, and community partners reach out to when they need help. Some days may involve welcoming a visitor, preparing a meeting room, or answering a phone call. Other days may involve helping a new employee get set up, troubleshooting a printer, coordinating with a vendor, receiving a delivery, restocking supplies, or transporting materials between locations.

The right person for this role is organized, dependable, approachable, comfortable with technology, and willing to jump in when something needs to get done. If this sounds like a good fit for someone in your network, please encourage them to apply!

💜 How to Apply 💜

To apply for this role, please answer the three questions below and email your responses along with you resume to [email protected]. Responses should be no longer than 250 words.

1.) You walk into work and immediately have several things competing for your attention: a visitor is waiting, a staff member needs help with a technology issue, a delivery has arrived, and your supervisor has asked you to complete something that is due today. How would you decide what to handle first, and how would you communicate with the people waiting on you?

2.) Tell us about a time you noticed that something at work wasn’t working well and took the initiative to improve it. What did you notice, what did you do, and what happened as a result?

3.) Tell us about a time you encountered a situation at work where you weren't sure what to do. How did you decide whether to handle it yourself, ask for help, or escalate it to someone else?

✨8 of 9 sessions UNLOCKED! ✨We are thrilled to announce the seventh of nine incredible sessions being offered at Sojourn...
09/24/2026

✨8 of 9 sessions UNLOCKED! ✨

We are thrilled to announce the seventh of nine incredible sessions being offered at Sojourner House’s Reimagining Victim Advocacy Conference on October 16th.

Session 8: Innovating Around the Gaps: Legal and Workplace Protections for Survivors

Domestic and sexual violence can have significant consequences for survivors' employment, income, economic stability, and ability to maintain safe housing and other essential resources. Survivors may also encounter barriers when attempting to access workplace protections, legal remedies, or accommodations.

This moderated educational panel examines the intersection of victim services, employment, economic stability, and legal protections for survivors. Panelists will explore workplace related challenges faced by survivors, categories of legal and workplace protections, and gaps that may leave survivors without meaningful support. The program will focus on the role of social workers and other service providers in identifying employment-related barriers, providing appropriate referrals, supporting survivor decision-making, and coordinating with legal and community partners.

We have two incredible experts leading this discussion:

🎤Stephanie Holt, the Deputy Director of Operations at the Victim Rights Law Center. She represents survivors of r**e, sexual assault, and stalking throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, with a focus on employment law, workplace retaliation, privacy and confidentiality protections, criminal justice advocacy, and safety planning.

🎤 Lisa Rävar, the Prevention Director at the Maine Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MECASA). Lisa’s team has been instrumental in expanding Safe Leave protections for survivors of abuse in the state of Maine.

🎟️ Click the link below to buy your ticket to the conference today.
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

👉 Stay tuned as we plan to announce the final session later this week!

Join Sojourner House on October 16th for Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation!Host...
09/22/2026

Join Sojourner House on October 16th for Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation!

Hosted in honor of Sojourner House's 50th anniversary, the conference will be a day of cross-sector collaboration—bringing together advocates, clinicians, attorneys, law enforcement, and housing leaders to reimagine safety and support for survivors of abuse.

Attendees can expect:

⭐Panel discussions and sessions on housing solutions, justice and systems reform, and innovation in survivor-centered care
⭐A thrilling keynote address from Rachel Louise Snyder, the author of the bestselling novel "No Visible Bruises: What We Don’t Know About Domestic Violence Can Kill Us" and the memoir "Women We Buried, Women We Burned"
⭐Robust networking opportunities
⭐Breakfast and lunch provided
⭐CEUs and CLEs available

Funds raised from the event will support Sojourner House's ongoing work providing safe housing and life-saving supportive services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking.

Click the link below to learn more and register today!
https://sojournerri.org/conference/

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1570 Westminster Street
Providence, RI
02909

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14018616191

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