Conference
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…
Strangulation: Risks to Health and Safety
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…
Attorney General Policy Forum
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…
Providence Journal: World Cup crowds could mask human trafficking. Here are the warning signs.
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…
The Lady Lady Listens: From Survival to Stability with Vanessa Volz
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.
Rhode Island Current: At 50, Sojourner House survives and advances
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…
NBC 10: After 50 years, Sojourner House looks to future of victim advocacy
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.
2026 Sojourner Truth Award
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…
Boston Globe: R.I. needs to prioritize funding to combat domestic violence
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…
Celebrating 50 Years of Sojourner House
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…
The Healing Stage
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…
Self-Care for Survivors Workshop Series
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…