Violence Intervention & Recovery

Helping People Impacted by Violence

If you or a loved one has been a victim of violence, we can help. At the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (CVPR), we are committed to fostering a healing environment for all individuals impacted by violence. We recognize that experiences of harm are shaped by many factors, including personal history, social and economic conditions, and broader systems. CVPR honors the lived experiences of all survivors and community members we serve. We strive to build a respectful space where each person feels seen, heard, and valued. Our work is grounded in principles of safety, dignity, and integrity, a hallmark of Trauma –Informed practices.

About the Center for Violence Prevention & Recovery

At the Center for Violence Prevention and Recovery (CVPR), we are committed to fostering a healing environment for all individuals impacted by violence. We recognize that experiences of harm are shaped by many factors, including personal history, social and economic conditions, and broader systems. CVPR honors the lived experiences of all survivors and community members we serve. We strive to build a respectful space where each person feels seen, heard, and valued. Our work is grounded in principles of safety, dignity, and integrity, a hallmark of Trauma –Informed practices. 

Established in 1997, our mission is to: 

• Improve the health and well-being of people impacted by multiple forms of violence, including domestic violence, sexual assault, community violence and homicide by providing trauma-informed services and programs. 
• Elevate response to violence and train health care providers to identify and respond to patients who are experiencing or have previously experienced violence in their lives. 
• Engage in innovative collaboration between health care providers and community organizations to provide violence intervention, prevention and recovery services.

Free & Confidential Support

CVPR offers a range of services and can help trauma survivors plan for safety, access safe housing and talk about your relationship and your options. All programs and services are private, confidential and free. 

Aimed at recovery after violence, all our direct service programs are: 

• Available to everyone. 
• Available in multiple languages through interpreters.
• Primarily offered in-person at sites in Boston and can be accessed remotely by phone.