The Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Prevention Initiative (DGBVPI) was established in 2014 by a coalition of city officials, community organizations, and other invested parties. The goal of which was to decrease incidents of domestic violence and promote systemic change by directing all municipal and city affiliated organizations to work collaboratively to reduce family violence.

The (DGBVPI) engages and mobilizes Cambridge’s communities, agencies, and City departments to change attitudes, behaviors, policies, and practices to prevent and bring attention to domestic and gender-based violence. In collaboration with community leaders, local agencies, and interested citizens, the DGBVPI develops and provides accessible, safe, and relevant strategies and resources to prevent and respond to domestic violence in Cambridge.

Services include training, consultation, building collaborations across various sectors in Cambridge, and coordination of systems of change in order to ensure compassionate and supportive environments for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence across the city.

The Initiative is a division within the Department of Equity and Inclusion. Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (DGBV) mirrors and is exacerbated by the macro patterns of systemic oppression and violence on an interpersonal level. We prioritize equity, inclusion, and access to ensure that the rights, needs, and contributions of city employees, residents, local businesses, and visitors are recognized, valued, and protected.