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Learn About Abuse: Understanding The Signs And Taking Action

Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, financial, and sexual. It affects people from all walks of life, regardless of gender, race, or background. Understanding abuse is the first step toward safety and support. At Younity, we offer resources and guidance to help those impacted recognize the signs and be aware of what kinds of help and support are available.

Defining Abuse

Abuse is about exerting power and control over another person. It can happen through physical harm, emotional manipulation, financial control, and more. Understanding the different types of abuse can help identify unhealthy behaviors in relationships.

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Online Safety

In today’s digital age, abusers may use technology to monitor and control their victims. It’s important to take precautions to safeguard your online presence and maintain privacy.

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Safety Planning

Creating a personalized safety plan can help victim-survivors prepare for emergencies. It includes identifying safe exits, gathering essentials, and knowing who to contact for help.

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Understanding the Law

Knowing the rights of victim-survivors and the legal protections available, such as restraining orders, can help ensure safety. New Jersey domestic violence and sexual abuse laws offer clear steps to take action and hold abusers accountable.

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Breaking The Silence

They have helped me to know that I have a voice, I matter, and it’s okay to be vulnerable and share with others how they’ve affected me. They’ve helped me to set healthy boundaries and be okay with the outcome. So grateful for them helping me heal from the trauma I’ve experienced.

At Younity, I feel like I’m with family and with hope for a better tomorrow. Here, I have been given refuge from my pain and my fear. Each counseling session has helped me more and more. Thank you for giving me protection, trust, and security.

The shelter was a godsend to me. I felt safe, protected, understood, listened to, and supported. The facility is so comfy and feels likes home.

Counseling and group discussions have been instrumental in helping me to cope, grow, and learn about the difficulties I’ve encountered in life.

They have helped me to deal with trauma and see myself in a more positive light. I would not be where I am today if it weren’t for the services that I have received.

I learned how to confront my family, coping skills, boundaries, how to say no, understand past trauma, learn what a healthy relationship looks like, and self-love.

In counseling I learned coping skills, to love myself more, and to set boundaries.

I learned a lot of ways to identify a healthy relationship. I learned about the abnormal thoughts that were created by my abuser.

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