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Wayland

William Hall

Waltham

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Wellesley

Benjamin Pierce

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Needham

Watertown

Sudbury

Belmont

Lexington

Wayland Council On Aging

Training about domestic violence and coercive control following changes in the 209A law.&nbsp; 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.

Local Event: Community Training on Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control

Community Training on Domestic Abuse & Coercive...

Training about domestic violence and coercive control following changes in the 209A law.  Dr. Ellerman, domestic abuse expert...

Community Training on Domestic Abuse & Coercive Control

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Join Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts for the ultimate FREE family fun extravaganza at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham, MA!
Gather the whole family, pack a picnic lunch, and spend an unforgettable afternoon outdoors filled with live music, magical entertainment, and hands-on fun. From 1:30-4:00 PM, enjoy performances by Jason Levasseur, The DellaValla Trio, and Skye Darling, then prepare to be amazed as illusionist Norman Ng dazzles audiences with mind-bending sleight-of-hand and logic-defying magic.
The fun doesn’t stop there! Express your creativity with face painting by Molly Della Valla and beautiful henna art by Kathryn Scott of Life in Henna. With music, magic, art, and plenty of fresh air, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at this family-friendly celebration!
Parking:&nbsp;On-site and at nearby lots (there will be signs posted on the day of the event). All are welcome; Girl Scouts, family, friends, and community members alike! No registration required.

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Family Funday!

Join Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts for the ultimate FREE family fun extravaganza at Camp Cedar Hill in Waltham,...

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