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You deserve to live with respect and safety.

This project was supported by the Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance through a Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) grant from the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice.

Our free and confidential program offers personalized support, information and referral for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse.

Contact one of our offices to schedule your appointment.


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For immediate Domestic violence support, please contact Safelink, Massachusetts’ statewide 24/7 toll-free domestic violence hotline: 877-785-2020


Our advocates offer crisis intervention, safety planning, information, guided referrals, medical and legal advocacy, supportive listening and related services around domestic violence and sexual assault. MAPS also conducts outreach and education in the community.


MAPS is a proud member and supporter of Jane Doe, Inc., the statewide Coalition Against Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence.

Become an ambassador of the Massachusetts White Ribbon Day Campaign and join the effort to engage men and boys in the fight against Domestic Violence and all Gender-based violence.

For resources about Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault, please visit the Juntas! website, a MAPS partnership with the Boston Area Rape Crisis Center (BARCC) and the Center for Hope and Healing (CHH)


Primary Funding Sources: US Office on Violence Against Women, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts Department of Children & Families (DCF), Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety VAWA funds, Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance (MOVA)