Tag: domestic violence
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Young adults invited to join council that provides domestic violence awareness throughout Mercer County
Womanspace has created a new Young Adult Advisory Council (YAAC), comprised of young adults ages 14-22 who, through their social media platforms and life experiences, will assist in continuing the mission of Womanspace. Founded in 1977, Womanspace is a non-profit organization serving the greater Mercer County area and the State of New Jersey by providing…
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Volunteers needed to support victims of domestic violence
Domestic violence does not just stop because of a crisis like the one the nation is currently facing. In fact, when stressors increase, violence and abuse can quickly escalate, according to a press release from 180 Turning Lives Around. For many victims, staying at home means being isolated with someone who is harming them. It…
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East Windsor Municipal Building lit with candles to bring awareness to domestic violence
The purpose of Womanspace’s Communities of Light event is to raise funds and public awareness of domestic violence and resources and services available to abuse victims and families. East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov and Council Members Dense Daniels, Marc Lippman, Alan Rosenberg and John Zoller, as well as Chief of Police James Geary, Womanspace Board…
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Luminary kits honor victims of interpersonal violence
Residents can buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Communities of Light is the signature fundraiser for Womanspace, a nonprofit group based in Lawrence Township. The luminary kit, which contains six candles, six paper bags and sand, costs $10. A virtual…
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Princeton residents encouraged to place luminarias along driveways in honor of victims of domestic violence
Seeking to shine a light on domestic violence, Princeton officials are encouraging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 at dusk in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. Mayor Liz Lempert issued a proclamation declaring Dec. 7 as “Communities of Light Day” at the Princeton Council’s…
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Hightstown Borough Council encourages residents to buy luminary kits to honor victims of interpersonal violence
Aiming to shine a light on domestic violence, Hightstown Borough officials are encouraging residents to buy luminary kits to place along their driveways and sidewalks Dec. 7 in support of Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light project. The Hightstown Borough Council adopted a resolution at its Nov. 2 meeting commending Womanspace “for its efforts to bring…
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Local nonprofit provides domestic violence victims with resources
The issue of domestic violence was brought to the forefront locally during the coronavirus pandemic by a Princeton area non-profit’s virtual summit of panelists and survivors. The organization Lead My Way conducted the virtual summit on Oct. 24, which was designed to provide resources for survivors and victims, along with tips for others to notice…
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Legal Services focuses on domestic violence restraining orders
The latest newsletter from Legal Services of New Jersey (LSNJ) highlights what victims of domestic violence need to know about obtaining temporary and final restraining orders protecting them from further unwanted interaction with the abusers. The bilingual publication, “Looking Out For Your Legal Rights,” is accessible online at www.lsnjlaw.org. The newsletter also contains a section with…
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L’Dor V’Dor: Charitable giving from generation to generation
After the sudden passing of Rabbi James S. Diamond in 2013, his family wanted to do something meaningful in his memory. They set up a five-year memorial lecture series, a partnership of the Princeton University Judaic Studies department and the Center for Jewish Life where Diamond served as executive director for nine years. But the…
