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Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force

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Southern Hilltown Domestic Violence Task Force

Domestic Violence Prevention, Awareness and Education We have been at work preventing and ending intimate partner violence since 1998!

Community members and local agency representatives are warmly invited to join us. We meet monthly from September through June every year. We are committed to honoring the uniqueness of each individual in our community. We believe that economic status, religion, language, race, ethnicity, ability, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation should not be barriers to getting help in our communit

y or to joining our Task Force. We strive to be an inclusive community group and welcome input into how to improve our efforts at promoting inclusion, honoring diversity, and advancing equity in everything we do. We work on a variety of prevention, outreach, training, service, and service coordination efforts. The Task Force founded Hilltown Safety at Home (413-667-2203) which provides local advocacy services in the hills, and is now run by Hilltown Community Health Centers. Hilltown Safety at Home provides transportation and can make home visits if it is deemed safe. The Task Force is one of several partners that launched a new, first in the nation Helpline for people at risk of abusing their partner who want to change (www.acallforchangehelpline.org). We support the Hilltown Domestic Violence Interfaith Initiative which works to make sure everyone knows the hilltown faith community does not support or condone abuse. We work closely with Gateway schools on a variety of prevention projects including the first social norms dating violence prevention project in the country as well as annual White Ribbon Campaigns, school-wide writing prompts, essay contests, and the Karen Hart scholarship. In 2004 the Task Force released a fatality review on the murder of Karen Trudeau which changed and influenced court practices statewide and beyond. Task Force outreach projects include bystander campaigns using dozens of local residents in public service ads, and brochures aimed at those who are being abused but do not intend to leave their home. We firmly believe that whether someone goes or stays is their choice, and we stand ready to support people as they make their own decisions about their own life.

06/15/2026

No matter who scores the goal or who wins the match, victims shouldn’t face the penalty. ⚽

Women’s shelter networks in Mexico, Canada, and the United States are working together before, during, and after the to raise awareness about the experiences of domestic violence survivors in connection with major sports events and to promote access to safe, trustworthy support services for all survivors.

If you or someone you know is experiencing violence, support is available.

Find local help: https://lila.help/

[Image description: A grayscale image of feet kicking a soccer ball and text reading: "3 countries. 3 languages. 1 shared responsibility. Abusers often weaponize major sporting events, causing domestic violence to increase."]

06/08/2026

You are worthy of respect, safety, and peace. You are stronger than you feel.
You are not alone. Take one small step today—whether it’s reaching out, setting a boundary, or simply choosing to believe in your strength.

If you or someone you know in the Hilltowns is not safe, free and confidential services are available ~ call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. For services statewide contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week.

06/05/2026

Domestic violence can affect anyone, no matter who they are. As we recognize Pride Month, we stand with all survivors and all those impacted by abuse. No one should have to face this alone, and everyone deserves access to resources, advocacy, and hope.

If you or someone you know is not safe, free and confidential services are available in the Hilltowns. Call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. For services statewide contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week.

06/03/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the Class of 2026 graduates at Gateway Regional School! The Southern Hills Domestic Violence Task Force is happy to announce it awarded the Karen Hart Memorial Scholarship to one of it's graduates. This scholarship was given in honor of Karen Hart, an alumni of Gateway, who lost her life to domestic violence in 2002.

If you or someone you know is not safe at home, free and confidential services are available in the Hilltowns. Call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. Contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week for statewide assistance.

06/01/2026

PLEASE SHARE! with anyone you know in our community that has been to Court for Domestic Violence in the past year. We are part of the Rural Network to End DV (RNEDV) and together we are surveying survivors about their court experiences in hopes of improving them. There is a QR code you can scan or use this link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=xalSdHe3V0K7_us5jEjVcOX7BxEUE1dEsv3gZN4QgLVURjJGS0hXUDU0NFg2WTBHUE42MDNQUE1XNi4u&fbclid=IwY2xjawSUBOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFVZFNLY2l5YlNORlBmaXlkc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHqHJbf3wXsgzyi9nsOsArfm6d4fABqrtmNHPNcBVQrxZXrJ44m9W3WYOevCf_aem_-yhnD9sRhxJAqM45Z_M4qg

Thank you!

05/29/2026

Friday Facts...
Domestic violence affects millions of individuals every year, regardless of age, background, or income. Raising awareness helps break the cycle and encourage survivors to seek support. 💜

If you or someone you know is not safe at home, free and confidential services are available in the Hilltowns. Call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. Contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week for statewide assistance.

05/27/2026

A message for everyone! 💜

If you or someone you know is not safe at home, free and confidential services are available. Call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. For services statewide contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week.

05/25/2026

This is a special remembrance weekend ~ Memorial Day. Whether on the battlefields of wars or in the fight against domestic violence, courage, sacrifice and resilience paved the way for hope, safety and justice. Together we can make a difference in our communities by continuing to advocate and raise awareness every day.

If you or someone you know is not safe at home, free and confidential services are available by calling Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. For services statewide contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week.

05/23/2026

Financial independence is critical for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, yet many still face barriers at work that impact their safety and stability.

83% of survivors said abusive partners impacted their ability to work.

Some states have workplace protections in place that may support survivors, including time off protections, anti-discrimination protections, reasonable accommodations, and unemployment insurance protections.

💡 Want to learn more about workplace protections for survivors? Visit our Work Without Fear guide at www.tinyurl.com/workwithoutfear26

DISCLAIMER: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.

05/22/2026

This Memorial Day weekend, WE HONOR. WE REMEMBER.

WE ALSO CARE. Long weekends can bring peace - or pressure, increased stress, isolation and substance use can elevate the risk of domestic violence.

If you, or someone you know is unsafe, please call Hilltown Safety at Home at 413-693-9977 to connect with a local DV Advocate. For services statewide contact SAFELINK (877) 785-2020, 24 hrs/day, 7days a week.

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