The Women's Center

Local social workers and law enforcement authorities are reminding SouthCoast residents that trafficking happens year-round — and it happens in New Bedford too.

Mounting data suggests that domestic abuse is acting like an opportunistic infection, flourishing in the conditions brought into existence by COVID-19.

Director Pam Lima visits Townsquare Sunday.

Mayor Jon Mitchell joined the group to issue a proclamation to designate the month of April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month in the City of New Bedford.

A conference Tuesday on serving the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people attracted dozens of human service providers at Whites of Westport. The conference was titled "Open Minds, Open Doors," and was sponsored by The Women's Center in New Bedford...

Society must work together to address sexual violence and child abuse. This was the message from Wednesday's Proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness and Child Abuse Prevention Month at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater New Bedford.