Reprinted from somersetcountynj.gov, copyright 2025 CONTACT: PublicInfo@co.somerset.nj.us, (908) 231-7020, somersetcountynj.gov (For Immediate Release – Somerset County, NJ): The Somerset County Board of County Commissioners presented grants, totaling $47,250, to eight award recipients selected through Somerset County’s unique Opiate Settlement Community Solutions Grant Program, which...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
NO! Assault only happens because the assaulter chooses to commit the assault. This question is an example of victim-blaming and makes it harder for survivors to get the support they need. We believe survivors! Learn more on today’s episode of...
The Connection Between Mental Health and Survivor Services May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about mental health issues and promoting the importance of mental well-being. At Safe+Sound Somerset, we understand that mental health is...
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