About the Conference Sojourner House marks 50 years of service with a day of cross-sector collaboration– bringing together advocates, clinicians, attorneys, law enforcement, and housing leaders to reimagine safety and support for survivors of abuse. Reimagining Victim Advocacy: A Conference on Housing, Justice & Innovation will be a gathering for people working to prevent intimate…
Strangulation involves the use of external pressure on the neck, restricting oxygen and blood flow to the brain. This pressure might be applied by one or two hands, an arm (chokehold), a knee, a foot, or by having something put around the neck and tightened, such as a belt or cord. Even without visible injury,…
One of the most critical functions of the Attorney General’s office is to assist victims of crime in seeking justice and support. With that responsibility in mind, Sojourner House is hosting an Attorney General Policy Forum on Thursday, July 16th from 8:30-11am at the Lincoln School. Moderated by Ed Fitzpatrick from The Boston Globe, the…
Introducing the Recipient of Sojourner House’s 2026 Sojourner Truth Award, Cara Twitchell. On May 29th at our 50th Anniversary Breakfast, we’ll be honoring Cara Twitchell with our 2026 Sojourner Truth Award. This recognition is given to a Sojourner House client who is using their lived experience to empower and uplift others. Learn more about Cara,…
We are delighted to invite you to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Sojourner House, an organization we helped establish half a century ago. To mark this milestone, we are asking for your generous support to help raise $25,000 and ensure Sojourner House continues its vital work during these challenging times. We hope you’ll join us for an afternoon…
In an effort to foster community healing and shatter the silence around sexual violence, Sojourner House is collaborating with The Alcove to host an open mic where survivors are invited to share stories, poetry, or music connected to their experiences with trauma and healing. All are welcome! During the event, select pieces from the RI…
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Sojourner House is hosting a “Self-Care for Survivors” workshop series during the month of April. The goal of the series is to provide a trauma-informed space where survivors of sexual violence can build community, reconnect with their bodies, and discover new creative outlets for healing. Hosted at Jordan’s…
Intersección Entre la Violencia Doméstica y Sexual Miércoles 15 de abril, de 4:30 a 6 de la tarde. Comprender la conexión entre violencia doméstica y sexual; estrategias para apoyar eficazmente a sobrevivientes. Objetivos: Intersection of Substance Use and Sexual Violence Thursday, April 23rd 2:30-4pm This training is designed to explore the ways that substance use,…
You’re Invited! For half a century, Sojourner House has served as a safe haven for victims of abuse. Our advocates have provided shelter, compassion, and life-saving care to more than 75,000 Rhode Islanders. On May 29th at our annual breakfast— an event long known as the Sojo Mojoe Breakfast— we plan to honor this fifty…
When we hear the term “human trafficking,” we often think of abductions, force, and physical restraint. While these tactics do occur, many traffickers rely on a far more subtle and deeply insidious method either online or in person – grooming. Understanding grooming is crucial to recognizing, preventing, and ultimately ending human trafficking. What is grooming?…
For over 45 years, Sojourner House has served thousands of victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking.
Thanks to our supporters, we are able to offer wraparound services such as support groups, emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, sexual health advocacy, and emotional support.
We believe that everyone deserves a safe, healthy home, and proudly house all genders.
The mission of Sojourner House is to promote healthy relationships by providing culturally sensitive support, advocacy, housing, and education for victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; and to effect systems change.
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1570 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
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