PRESS & MEDIA

Earlier today, the Providence Journal published a feature story about human trafficking in Rhode Island. Sojourner House’s President and CEO, Vanessa Volz, and Human Trafficking Programs Manager, Lilian Calderon, were interviewed for the article.

This week, Sojourner House’s President and CEO, Vanessa Volz, joined Meg Hayden on her podcast The Land Lady Listens to talk about the organization’s expanding work as a housing developer.

For fifty years, Sojourner House has served as a safe haven for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. To reflect on that incredible milestone— and the urgent work still ahead of us— our President and CEO, Vanessa Volz, wrote a guest column for the Rhode Island Current.

Leading up to our 50th Anniversary Breakfast, Karah Bailey from NBC 10 came to our Providence Drop-In Center to chat about the event and the legacy of our organization.

How we talk about domestic violence directly impacts how lawmakers fund and prioritize it. If we frame it as a minor issue— if we refer to acts of abuse as “disputes” or “disagreements”— we get minor legislative responses. In a commentary piece published this morning by Globe Rhode Island, Sojourner House’s President and CEO, Vanessa…

For the fourth year in a row, our friends at Newport Restaurant Group held a benefit dinner for Sojourner House in honor of International Women’s Day. Guests enjoyed a 4-course meal prepared by four powerhouse female chefs: Chef Jennifer Lewis from Castle Hill Inn, Chef Marissa Hardman from Hemenway’s Restaurant, Chef Marissa Lo from Boat…

In 2025, approximately 20% of all Sojourner House clients reported having experienced sexual abuse as children. Looking specifically at the survivors of sexual assault we supported that year, 50% reported having experienced sexual abuse as children. It’s with this knowledge that our team is advocating for legislation that looks to make the justice process more…

Providence Monthly published a lovely article about “Resilience Rising,” the art exhibition Jala Studio Yoga & Art is hosting from March 21st to May 30th to benefit the work of Sojourner House. All sales from the show directly benefit Sojourner House’s victim advocacy and violence prevention efforts. Click the button below to read the full…

Reacting to the Attorney General’s recent report on child sexual abuse in the Providence Diocese, Sojourner House’s Research and Policy Director, Dr. Jessica Kiebler, spoke to Karah Bailey at NBC 10 about three legislative changes that could make our community safer for victims of abuse.

Sojourner House’s Vice President of Housing and Residential Services, Kelly Henry, spoke to Luis Hernandez at Ocean State Media this week about the recent tragedy in Pawtucket and the lethality of domestic violence. “It almost takes your breath away,” Kelly said, referring to the deaths of Rhonda and Aiden Dorgan. “I’ve done this work for…