Safe+Sound Somerset

Although it's fun to dress up as scary creatures, there is no place for "Scary" or "Scared" in healthy relationships! We were out in the community at @DowntownSomerville's Spooktacular last Friday spreading the word about Choices, Boundaries & Consent in relationships.\ To find out more, find us at safe-sound.org. If you need information or support, call or text our 24/7 free and confidential helpline at 866-685-1122. #WeBelieveSurvivors #HealthyRelationships #ChoicesBoundariesConsent #Support4Survivors #SafeSoundSomerset

It may be too early for some of you, but many of our partners ask for this info now! For all the details on our 2024 Holiday Drive, see https://bit.ly/3APhsm1. #HolidayPlanning #HolidayDrive #WeBelieveSurvivors #CommunityPartners #Support4Survivors #Grateful #SafeSoundSomerset

Sharing a post from @JBWS in Morris County about the complicated situation surrounding the death of Liam Payne recently. Just two days before Liam Payne fell to his death in Argentina, his ex-fiancée, Maya Henry, went on The Internet Is Dead podcast to discuss the abusive relationship she allegedly had with Payne. Now that Payne has died, people are blaming Henry because she shared her story. We spoke with JBWS staff member, Rachel Craig, to explore why it's never okay to blame someone for another person's death, how threats of self-harm can be a powerful method of control, and how difficult it is to rectify conflicting information about someone you admire. “Just because you had a positive interaction with them or they had a positive impact on your life doesn’t mean that is everyone’s story,” explains Craig. “Someone can be good to me and bad to someone else. It’s okay to have complicated feelings about these situations.” See the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eT7PzX_T. If you need support or information about experiencing or using violence or abuse, call or text our 24/7 free and confidential helpline at 866-685-1122. #WeBelieveSurvivors #ChoicesBoundariesConsent #EndVictimBlaming #StopDV #Support4Survivors #SafeSoundSomerset

If someone bothers you at school and you want support, you have to tell someone. This can be hard to do but find a trusted adult at school or home to talk to. You can even bring a friend with you. You deserve to be safe at school, where laws protect you from sexual harassment and bullying. For more ideas, listen to the #AskAva podcast at https://lnkd.in/eYPVbhpe. Call or text our 24/7 confidential helpline for support: 866-685-1122. #SPEAK #WeBelieveTeens #Consent #Boundaries #SafetyPlanning #SafeSoundSomerset

Nonviolence is about Choices, Boundaries & Consent! No matter what the relationship, folks should be able to make their own decisions, set boundaries (what feels safe for me?), and give or take away consent or permission for anything -- including sexual activity. Call or text our free and confidential 24/7 helpline for support: 866-685-1122. Find more info at safe-sound.org. #WeBelieveSurvivors #DVAM #Support4Survivors #Choices #Boundaries #Consent #StopDomesticViolence #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #SafeSoundSomerset

Thank you to the members of People For People New Jersey for generously raising $1500 in support for survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence. We were so grateful for your gift and glad to meet so many of you at this year's Candles of Hope Vigil earlier this month. #WeBelieveSurvivors #DVAM #CandlesofHope #Vigil #Grateful #Support4Survivors #SafeSoundSomerset

Can you commit to trying this every day this week? Which one do you struggle with the most? Prioritize that one first. #selfcare #priorities #intentionalliving #inspiration #relationships

Thank you to the Rose of Sharon Assembly No. 83, Plainfield, NJ for collecting gift cards for food and necessities for survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence. These gestures make a huge impact on the lives of our clients and are appreciated greatly! Thank you! #WeBelieveSurvivors #RoseofSharonAssembly #Support4Survivors #Blessings #Grateful #SafeSoundSomerset

We Believe Survivors! False reports of rape are rare. Studies across the United States estimate that less than 10% of reported sexual assault cases are false (National Sexual Violence Resource Center). That means over 90% are real, and that doesn’t include the thousands and thousands of cases that are real and unreported. Listen to learn more on the #AskAva podcast at https://lnkd.in/eYPVbhpe. Call or text our 24/7 confidential helpline for support: 866-685-1122. #SPEAK #WeBelieveSurvivors #WeBelieveTeens #Consent #TeenDatingViolence #SafeSoundSomerset

Want to help, but don't know what to say or do? This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, check out our Helper's Guides available at the links below: https://bit.ly/3wpOsiz (English) https://bit.ly/3WyXkwL (Spanish) You can also call or text our free and confidential 24/7 helpline for more info on what to do at 866-685-1122. #WeBelieveSurvivors #DVAM #Support4Survivors #StopDomesticViolence #HelpersGuide #DVHelpline #IntimatePartnerViolence #GenderBasedViolence #SafeSoundSomerset