We are a group of survivors dedicated to working individually and collectively in the community on issues of violence.

To join us or for more information, please contact Jo-Anne O’Challa, LICSW. 

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What we do:

​>   trainings and workshops

​>   coordinate awareness events

​>   create community art

​>   support individual and group projects

UPCOMING SPRING 2020 EVENTS ARE CURRENTLY POSTPONED. Please email with questions. 

Several of us attended a talk by Amy Cuddy about Power Poses, which was hosted by Casa Myrna. ​

In October 2017. we honored the National Domestic Violence Awareness Month by hosting several community art events for survivors and allies.

Previous Events:

3/12, 3/28 Art workshops for survivors of sexual violence

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4/17 Standing with Survivors Everyday @ BIDMC

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4/26 Come walk with us at the BARCC walk for change!

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TBD: Self care Day

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Please check out our Events/Trainings page for more details!

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Fall 2018 Events:

9/13 SLC Open House Night

Reserve your free ticket on Eventbrite: 

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9/20 Night of Healing @ Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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TBD Fall Healing Arts Workshop Series @ BIDMC for survivors of domestic violence

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10/29-11/2 DV Awareness Month Art Exhibit by survivors at BIDMC

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Spring 2018 Events:

Sexual Assault Awareness Month is this April 2018. Please join us for any of these events.

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April 4th: Art Workshop for Survivors @ BIDMC, 5:30-8:30PM

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April 10th: Celebrating the work with sexual violence survivors @ BIDMC, 12-1PM

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April 14th: Spin for Survivors @ Turnstyle Backbay at 1pm.  This ride is hosted by the Survivor Leadership Collective and the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as a part of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

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April 22nd: Walk with the SLC at the BARCC Walk, Boston Area Rape Crisis Center's event to raise funds to continue to provide free services to survivors of sexual assault.