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 […]
Survivors can now track their S.A.F.E. kits On January 23, 2025, Governor Phil Murphy signed into law S715/A908, known as The New Jersey Sexual Assault Evidence Tracking Act, establishing an internet-based tracking system for sexual assault forensic evidence (S.A.F.E.) kits. This system enhances transparency and empowers survivors by allowing them to monitor the status and […]
First established in 2001, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) honors the resiliency and healing of victim-survivors while drawing critical attention to this important issue. This year’s SAAM theme is Together We Act, United We Change, emphasizing the power of collective action in building safer communities. When we stand together, we are stronger than abuse. There […]
