Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month invites us to reflect on the realities of abuse and the lives it impacts. But reflection alone is not enough. We must confront the ways domestic violence is often minimized in public discourse, treated...
Topic: Counseling
When Leaders Minimize Domestic Violence, Survivors Pay the Price
By Michele Boronkas, CEO of Safe + Sound Somerset When the President of the United States publicly questions whether “a little fight with the wife at home” can be considered a crime, it sends a chilling message—not just to survivors...
Safe+Sound Somerset Must Be Protected: A Survivor’s Story – NJ Patch
Reprinted from Patch, copyright 2025 Patch Media Somerset County resident Jessica Fernandez speaks on the importance of Safe + Sound after hearing of their federal funding cuts. Alexis Tarrazi, Patch Staff Posted Fri, Aug 22, 2025 at 3:28 pm ET...
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...
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...
Sexual Assault Services
For over 45 years, Safe+Sound Somerset has provided a path to safety, hope, and healing for survivors of domestic violence. In 2021, we expanded our trauma-informed services to include survivors of sexual violence, offering the same high-quality support to adults...
Servicios de Safe+Sound Somerset – video en español
Mereces sentirte seguro. Tienes derecho a decir "¡no!" La violencia doméstica, violencia en el noviazgo, y violencia sexual violan tu derecho a tomar decisiones, establecer limites y dar y quitar el consentimiento. Podemos ayudar.
Safe+Sound Services – Video (English)
You deserve to feel safe. You have the right to say "no!" Domestic, dating, and sexual violence violate your rights to make decisions, set boundaries, and give and take away consent. We can help with free and confidential services at...
Servicios de terapia para jóvenes sobrevivientes de violencia doméstica y abuso sexual
Safe+Sound Somerset ofrece servicios gratuitos y confidenciales para jóvenes (mayores de 3 años) y familias afectadas por la violencia doméstica y el abuso sexual infantil.
Counseling Services for Youth Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse
Brochure describing available free services for youth 3+ at Safe+Sound Somerset.