HAWC (Healing Abuse Working for Change, formerly known as Help for Abused Women and their Children) is the oldest and the most comprehensive domestic violence agency on the Massachusetts' North Shore.

Have you ever experienced physical, psychological or financial abuse at the hands of your partner? If your answer was “yes” to this question we want you to know that there is help on the North Shore!  We are committed to creating safe space for heterosexual, lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender individuals who are or have been in an abusive relationship.

To watch the video with Mrs. Patrick addressing the issue of domestic violence click here.

Holiday volunteers needed

2011 Wish List-During this season of giving, consider supporting individuals recieving HAWC services. Department store giift cards are the best way to meet everyone's unique needs.

Letter to editor: Those of us working in the domestic violence field lost a champion with the death of Samuel Zoll on April 26, 2011. Click here for the full letter.

For immediate release: Governor Cuomo suspends participation in Federal Secure Communities Program. Click here for press release.

HAWC awarded $10,000 Grant
Grant for Domestic Violence Outreach in LGBTQ Community to support domestic violence assistance for victims from the North Shore’s LGBTQ community. “Victims of domestic violence are typically isolated by their abuser and separated from friends and family”, said Candace Waldron, HAWC’s Executive Director. “LGBTQ victims are further isolated as they have more limited options for services and may be facing issues of homophobia or transphobia at their work place or with their family.”  Last year HAWC changed its name and logo, overhauled its training for staff and volunteers, and undertook a systematic approach to learning about and implementing how the organization can better serve LGBTQ victims of domestic violence. Click here for the full press release.

HAWC works with LGBT community and was featured in The Boston Globe article.

HAWC Seeks Support for New Shelter
HAWC has purchased a new shelter and renovations had been completed! The shelter providing life saving and life changing services to individuals and their children fleeing violence at home opened its doors in October 2010. We need support from our community in order to help us pay for this project. Learn more about HAWC's Building Campaign and how you can get involved!