A few things we'd like you to know about us...

NELCWIT is an innovator & a leader in the battered women's movement.

• In 1976, when we started, the battered women's movement was in its infancy. In conjunction with 3 other early programs, we convinced the Massachusetts legislature to initiate funding for programs for battered women.

• We were a founder of the Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Women's Service Groups, now known as Jane Doe, Inc., and the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

NELCWIT provides caring and effective services to large numbers of women.

• NELCWIT has helped over 12,000 women since opening in 1976!

• From July 2006-June 2007, our hotline advocates answered more than 1300 calls. Our counselors and advocates worked with 300 women and 40 children. Our SAFEPLAN court advocates helped 300 individuals who were seeking restraining orders.

• During the same period, our prevention educators made more than 50 presentations, at area middle and high schools and to community groups including clergy and other agencies.

NELCWIT's programs are unique and have earned recognition nationally.

• NELCWIT was one of the first 5 agencies in the country to receive Rural Grant funding.  This model program works with rural youth, providing both counseling for children who have witnessed violence and community education about violence prevention in middle and high schools.

We are committed to making our programs accessible for everybody.

• Our Spanish-English bilingual and bicultural staff are available for callers and visitors whose primary language is Spanish.

• All of our sites are handicap accessible.