NOW SAVE brings Susan Howards to speak in Northborough

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NOW SAVE brings Susan Howards to speak in Northborough
NOW SAVE created this pamphlet and business card. (Photo/Laura Hayes)

NORTHBOROUGH – In 2020, the Northborough Police Department responded to 60 calls for domestic abuse.

That’s according to NOW SAVE, which is short for Northboro Organizes With Safety Against Violence Eduction.

The group is now getting ready for a presentation by Susan Howards, who is a criminal defense attorney focusing on family violence.

“She’s absolutely captivating,” said NOW SAVE’s Jeri Baily.

Prior to NOW SAVE, there wasn’t anything offered, according to Baily. NOW SAVE is striving to become one of the ways to provide information on domestic violence to community members.

A committee under the Northboro Junior Woman’s Club, since it was formed, NOW SAVE has created several pieces of literature to help victims of domestic violence. This includes a business cards with the phone number for resources like the Northborough Police Department and Family and Youth Services, and a pamphlet with information on the definition of abuse and how to obtain a restraining order.

According to Baily, the business card and pamphlet have gone to churches and local businesses where they could hopefully be picked up. The Northborough Police Department also keep the cards in their squad cars.

“We feel based on everything we’ve read and information from Northborough police that there sadly is a need,” said Baily.

Baily and Sue Savage worked together to now bring Howards to Northborough. Baily had heard her speak during a past state Junior Woman’s meeting.

One of her takeaways from hearing Howards speak is that there needs to be more information and knowledge about what abuse is.

“And that there’s help out there,” Baily added. “No one should put up [with abuse], and often it’s a difficult situation. There’s often a cycle. It’s all about education as far as we’re concerned.”

The presentation will take place at 2 p.m. May 6 at the Northborough Free Library.

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