Training about domestic violence and coercive control following changes in the 209A law. Dr. Ellerman, domestic abuse expert and researcher, will share critical information for survivors, town/community leaders and allies.

In 2024, Massachusetts made a historic shift by expanding the Chapter 209A legal definition of domestic abuse to include coercive control, a pattern of behavior intended to harass, intimidate, and coerce compliance. This training is designed to raise awareness and equip the public with tools to identify and describe subtle patterns of abuse and control.

You will learn how to: 1) identify a wide range of abusive and controlling behaviors that change over time 2) understand how children are directly targeted and affected by coercive control 3) see through the ways that abusers disguise and normalize their abuse 4) learn how survivors can use the 209A law to obtain legal protection 5) understand the challenges of post-separation abuse.

Helpful for community members navigating controlling or abusive relationships, their friends, family, allies, and local leaders.

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Open Studio at The Performing Arts Connection

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2014 Danvers Idol Tryouts - All Welcome!

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Concord Museums 25th Annual Garden Tour

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"A Celebration of Women in Music" hosted by Chick Singer Night Boston

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Celebrate National Bourbon Day with Three Perfectly Paired Courses at Pantry

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ADESA Boston 14th Annual Classic Car and Motorcycle Run Sunday, June 1, to Benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

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Transpose: A Benefit for the Massachusetts Transgender Political Coalition

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Summer ReadWrite

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Land's Sake Farmstand Opening Celebration

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Vacation Bible Adventure

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RECORD-BREAKING $1.2 Million raised at NEWTON-WELLESLEY HOSPITAL’S 15th ANNUAL GALA

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GMO - What Do You Know?

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Representative Peisch to hold office hours in Weston

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Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Announces 2014 Tip-Off Tournament Schedule

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Rock Icons The Moody Blues Play Mohegan Sun on August 6th

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Michael Bublé Returns to Mohegan Sun Arena July 10

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Art Instruction at the Bradford Mill

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Waltham YMCA Outdoor Pool Is Now Open!!!!

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Mohegan Sun’s Winning Authors Program Presents Urban Fantasy Writer, Sherrilyn Kenyon

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Free youth performance this Saturday (5/31), free gospel workshop next weekend (6/7 and 6/8)!

Free youth performance this Saturday (5/31), free gospel workshop next weekend (6/7 and 6/8)!

Free youth performance this Saturday (5/31), free gospel workshop next weekend (6/7 and 6/8)!

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Weston student graduates from Boston College High

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Inaugural 5k Walk, Run and Roll Fundraiser

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Land's Sake Farm Stand Season Opening Celebration

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Horses Helping Horses, Spring Trail Ride for the MSPCA at Nevins Farm

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Kids Paid Research Study Opportunity!

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FREE Webinar: Get Ready! Get Set! Get In! Paying for College Without Going Broke

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Chungdahm ReadWrite

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Father's Day Dinner & Dance Celebration

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