A Partnership For Change

Neisha Himes' story is a powerful testament to the often-overlooked aspect of financial abuse within the broader spectrum of domestic violence. By sharing her personal experiences, she highlights how financial control and manipulation are used as tools to keep victims trapped in abusive relationships. Financial abuse can involve controlling a partner's access to money, limiting their ability to work, or incurring debt in their name, all of which contribute to their isolation and dependency. https://lnkd.in/eRPPDFZt

We are offering two trainings for NJ law enforcement/court professionals in November in December. Join us in Bergen and Union counties for Children Exposed to Domestic Violence and Non-Fatal Strangulation. Email PREP@APartnershipForChange.org to reserve your spot. #Training #DVAM #domesticviolenceawareness

Our recent blog article, Every1KnowsSome1, written by our Co-Founder, Gloria Sgrizzi, highlights things you do to raise awareness about domestic violence and dating abuse. #DVAM https://lnkd.in/eaAk27VG

Domestic Violence calls are one of the most dangerous calls for law enforcement. Deputy Brad McNew had just completed his shift when he encountered the suspect at a truck stop in Jacksonville and tried to help a woman he was allegedly battering near the gas pumps. #training #lawenforcement #DVAM #domesticviolence #risk https://lnkd.in/e6bnKzYC

We have a new Instagram page! We will share updates on all our programs along with valuable information on intimate partner violence and the communities we serve. Come follow along! https://lnkd.in/eC82Ck-s

Our training specialist, Susan Gleason, will be at the Middlesex Police Academy on October 22 to teach Insight to Batterer Behavior. It's #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth, join us to learn how battering is used to maintain power and control over a victim, standard characteristics of batterers, a review of batterer intervention programs, and resources for support. All NJ law enforcement and court professionals are welcome to register, trainings are free of charge. Email PREP@APartnershipForChange.org to reserve your spot.

Check out our recent blog article, School Response to Teen Dating Abuse, written by our Co-Founder, Allison Bressler. She discusses how schools can effectively handle teen dating abuse, emphasizing the need for a zero-tolerance policy, comprehensive education for both students and staff, and proper safety planning. https://lnkd.in/eFk9ZT-c

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month! #Every1KnowsSome1 means we all know someone who has been impacted by domestic violence. Understand the warning signs of an abusive relationship here: https://lnkd.in/gh7NjdU

Another tragic story over the weekend, this time in Perth Amboy. Our hearts go out to the family of Rosana Rodriguez. Join us for our training in October at the Middlesex Police Academy on Insight to Batterer Behavior. Email PREP@APartnershipforChange.org to register. https://lnkd.in/eEpQRMi7

This is a great event in Monmouth County celebrating young fathers hosted by Prevent Child Abuse-New Jersey.