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: DV Liaison
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...
Spanish – Brochure about VINE – Offender Custody Status Information
VINE is a free service through the NJ office of the Attorney General. This allows you to anonymously check on an offender's custody status by phone, website, or mobile app. You can also register to receive authomated notifications about changes...
Portuguese – Brochure about VINE – Offender Custody Status Information
VINE is a free service through the NJ office of the Attorney General. This allows you to anonymously check on an offender's custody status by phone, website, or mobile app. You can also register to receive authomated notifications about changes...
Arabic – Brochure about VINE – Offender Custody Status Information
VINE is a free service through the NJ office of the Attorney General. This allows you to anonymously check on an offender's custody status by phone, website, or mobile app. You can also register to receive authomated notifications about changes...
Hindi – Brochure about VINE – Offender Custody Status Information
VINE is a free service through the NJ office of the Attorney General. This allows you to anonymously check on an offender's custody status by phone, website, or mobile app. You can also register to receive authomated notifications about changes...
Gujarati – Brochure about VINE – Offender Custody Status Information
VINE is a free service through the NJ office of the Attorney General. This allows you to anonymously check on an offender's custody status by phone, website, or mobile app. You can also register to receive authomated notifications about changes...
