ROSE Reconstructive Surgery Program

In partnership with leading hospitals and doctors across the country, providing a wide range of free medical and surgical care to women disfigured by acts of domestic violence. Surgeries and procedures range from scar revisions and dental work to cosmetic reconstructive surgery for the head neck, and face.

  • Established in partnership with the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary (MEEI) in 2000.
  • Has since expanded nationally with participating doctors and hospitals throughout New England and Illinois, to Missouri, New York, New Jersey, and California.
  • Focused on erasing the physical reminders of survivor’s abusive past in order to dramatically increase their self-esteem.
  • The program offers access to a wide range of reconstructive medical services to include:
    • A full range of facial plastic and reconstructive surgeries including scar revisions (from cuts and burns) and rhinoplasty (i.e. nose job)
    • Medical services and surgeries associated with the head, neck, ears, nose and throat (ENT) to include nasal, larynx/voice box, breathing/respiratory and hearing issues.
    • Dental and orthodontic issues ranging from chipped and missing teeth, gum disorders and other more cosmetic dental issues
    • Oral/Maxillofacial procedures associated with injuries of the jaw and associated eating and chewing issues.

**We are actively looking for applications for the R.O.S.E. reconstructive surgery program.

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ROSE Fund Research and Report Cards Program

Launched in 2009, the The ROSE Fund Research and Report Card Program is focused on researching DV best-practices and reducing them down to a simple, practical and actionable set of tools and templates that allow concerned citizens to play a role in breaking the silence and the cycle of DV in their local communities. These 'easy-to-use' scorecards allow concerned citizens to answer three critical questions:

  • What's the specific impact of domestic violence (DV) and teen dating violence (TDV) in my high school, college and community?
  • How capable is my high school, college and community as it relates to dealing with this issue?
  • What can and should I do about it?

These tools provide concerned citizens with a simple way to conduct a 'Community Impact Analysis'. It enables them to assess and better understand both the impact of DV in their community as well as the ability to benchmark their community against others in terms of how effectively they leverage best-practices around DV awareness, education, intervention and prevention.

Lastly it provides them with a high level sense of (i.e. a roadmap) how to improve your community's response to DV.

The ROSE Fund Research and Report Card has been developed in conjunction with volunteers and advisors who are well respected for their expertise in understanding what's working well in the effort to increase DV prevention. This program will dramatically increase DV awareness and education, and promises to accelerate the pace at which we break both the silence and the cycle of DV in our communities.

ROSE Fund Awards

Each fall The ROSE Fund hosts an Awards Gala in order to honor organizations and individuals that promote and exemplify the core tenets and values of the ROSE Fund mission.  The ROSE Awards recognize:

  • Individuals that have dedicated a lifetime to raising the self-esteem of women.
  • Innovative organizations that are playing leadership roles in increasing the safety and self-esteem of women.
  • Inspirational women that have broken the cycle of domestic violence and have a powerful story to tell. (This distinction is  accompanied by a cash award of  $10,000.00 )
  • Outspoken advocates of domestic violence that have profoundly increased DV education, awareness and prevention.

This formal event, attracting more than 350 people annually, is held each Fall in Boston Ma.

We’re on a search to recognize and reward a woman who has demonstrated indomitable determination in overcoming the challenges associated with being a victim of domestic violence. We’re looking for a woman who has also gone on to success and independence that can inspire others.

Do you know such a person? Nominate her. Help tell her story. **We are actively looking for nominations for the 2010 ROSE Award Winner.