When we talk about building a safer future, it doesn’t just happen in shelters, support groups, or courtrooms. Sometimes, it starts with a conversation in a senator’s office. Last month, Younity joined the New Jersey Coalition to End Domestic Violence (NJCEDV) for Legislative Advocacy Day at the State House. Our goal: secure $7 million in […]
When someone is strangled, the danger doesn’t end when the grip is released. Strangulation is one of the most serious — and most frequently overlooked — forms of violence in intimate partner relationships. It causes internal injuries that may not be immediately visible. There may be no bruising, no swelling, no outward signs at all. […]
This past Saturday, Younity proudly celebrated the graduation of our newest class of Response Teams Advocates—community members who completed 64 hours of intensive, trauma-informed training to provide critical support to victim-survivors of domestic and sexual violence. Becoming a Response Teams Advocate is no small commitment. These volunteers are trained to respond in the immediate aftermath […]
On Friday, April 26, Younity’s board of directors and leadership team gathered for a day-long retreat focused on board development. Facilitated by Dr. Shannon Mason—who has been working closely with Younity over the past year to shape our upcoming three-year strategic plan—the retreat provided an opportunity for reflection, learning, and growth. Throughout the day, participants […]
Trigger Warning: This article discusses domestic violence, including physical assault and attempted homicide. Reader discretion is advised. Every day and night, volunteers from Younity’s Response Teams step into hospitals and police stations to meet people in their most vulnerable moments. These volunteers—our Response Teams Advocates—bring calm, compassion, and clarity when nothing feels safe. Their work […]
In 2014, when I was recovering from a rocky marriage and divorce, I longed for a compassionate community that would understand my experience. I considered volunteering with Younity—then called Womanspace—and thought starting a writing group would be a healing experience. But back then, I was busy rebuilding my life and short on time. I relegated the idea to […]
