We’re excited to share the launch of a new tool from the New Jersey Department of Community Affairs – Office of Eviction Prevention: 👉 The NJ Eviction Guide This step-by-step, mobile-friendly guide helps tenants understand where they are in the eviction process...
Audience: Survivor
Ask Ava, Ep. 262: “How can I tell my current partner about my past sexual assault?”
You deserve to be believed and to not be blamed for the sexual assault. Let your partner know how you need them to listen and support you, and give them space for their own reaction as well. Safe+Sound Somerset is...
Domestic, Sexual Violence Survivors At Risk In Somerset County After Federal Cuts – NJ Patch
Reprinted from Patch, copyright 2025 Patch Media A $1.2 million loss in funding threatens the lives of thousands of survivors in Somerset County who rely on Safe+Sound Somerset's services. Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff Posted Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 1:53...
Ask Ava, Ep. 260: “What are the impacts of teen dating violence?”
Experiencing teen dating violence can have devasting impacts on individuals and whole communities. Join us as we talk about some of the effects of teen dating violence AND flip the script to talk about the positive impacts of healthy, safe...
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 Advocacy Toolkit
CVFSA Advocacy Toolkit Summary The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (CVFSA) (H.R.909/S.1892) will help stave off devastating Victims of Crime Act cuts and give sexual assault and domestic violence programs the resources they need to stay open....
What Happens When I Contact Safe+Sound Somerset’s 24/7 Call or Text Helpline?
Safe+Sound Somerset’s 24/7 Helpline receives over 4,000 calls and texts each year from people that are in crisis, want to access Safe+Sound Somerset services, or need information about domestic violence, sexual assault, dating abuse, or child sexual assault. The...
Ask Ava, Ep. 259: “What are some red flags of abuse besides physical violence?”
Red flag behaviors are actions that someone else uses to take away or violate your right to make your own decisions, set boundaries, and give consent. Special guest Jessica Fernandez joins Ask Ava to share some of her personal experiences...
Celebrating Pride Month Is An Act of Prevention: Ending Violence Requires Us to Challenge All Forms of Oppression
Joelle Piercy, LSW, MSS, MLSP (she/her/hers) | Safe+Sound Somerset Director of Outreach and Community Engagement Pride Month is a celebration of identity, visibility, and hard-won progress. At Safe+Sound Somerset, we also use it as a time to reflect on what it will truly take to create a world free from...
National Taskforce to End Sexual Violence – Day of Action (June 5th) Overview
Ask Ava, Ep. 258: “I’m experiencing emotional abuse…how can I get others to take me seriously?”
You deserve to feel safe. Emotional abuse violates our right to make our own choices, set boundaries and give consent. Center your feelings when you communicate with others, and let them know how they can support you. If you or...
