Tag: domestic violence

  • Domestic violence will be focus of Dec. 3 event in Mercer County

    It may be just a candle in a sand-filled bag, but to a victim of domestic violence, that candle can help to light the way out of a dim situation – through Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light domestic violence awareness campaign. Womanspace, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, sells luminary…

  • Domestic violence will be focus of Dec. 3 event in Mercer County

    It may be just a candle in a sand-filled bag, but to a victim of domestic violence, that candle can help to light the way out of a dim situation – through Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light domestic violence awareness campaign. Womanspace, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, sells luminary…

  • Domestic violence will be focus of Dec. 3 event in Mercer County

    It may be just a candle in a sand-filled bag, but to a victim of domestic violence, that candle can help light the way out of a dim situation – through Womanspace’s annual Communities of Light domestic violence awareness campaign. Womanspace, which helps victims of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, sells luminary kits…

  • East Windsor mayor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    East Windsor mayor recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month

    Domestic violence is an equal opportunity affliction that cuts across all socioeconomic groups and races, making “home” anything but a refuge. To raise awareness of that social ill, East Windsor Mayor Janice S. Mironov declared October to be Domestic Violence Awareness Month in a proclamation issued at the Township Council’s Oct. 9 meeting. “Every year,…

  • Shopping event to benefit Dina’s Dwellings at Century 21 Barrood Realtors

    Shopping event to benefit Dina’s Dwellings at Century 21 Barrood Realtors

    Delta Kappa Gamma, an International Society for Key Women Educators, along with the Lambda Chapter of the Alpha Zeta State Organization, will hold a day of shopping at from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 6 at Century 21 Barrood Realtors, 3060 Route 27, Kendall Park section of South Brunswick. Attic treasures such as vintage…

  • North Brunswick Junior Police Academy cadets learn about healthy behaviors

    North Brunswick Junior Police Academy cadets learn about healthy behaviors

    NORTH BRUNSWICK – Cynthia Baumgartner wanted to go have pizza with Hana Kang and her boyfriend. Excited, she asked her boyfriend, Christopher Fernandez, if they could go. Shutting her down, he said he wanted her to stay in her room and make him a meal. Using a threatening tone of voice, he told her to…

  • North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team seeks members

    North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team seeks members

    The North Brunswick Domestic Violence Response Team needs new members. Team members work in conjunction with police officers to support and guide victims to services at the moment of crisis. The next training session is starting on April 24. To apply, submit an application, interview with a team leader, complete 40 hours of classroom training,…

  • Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel

    Calendar listing for East Brunswick Sentinel

    The Spotswood Library will hold Pioneer Day from 11 a.m. to noon on Feb. 3 at the library, 548 Main St., Spotswood. Learn how to make butter and create old-fashioned crafts. Come dressed in costume. For more information, call 732-251-1515. ** The Jamesburg Public Library will hold a new English-as-a-Second-Language (ESL) program from Feb. 1…

  • Register for Edison’s Civilian Police Academy by Jan. 12

    Register for Edison’s Civilian Police Academy by Jan. 12

    The Edison Police Department will sponsor its popular Civilian Police Academy starting Jan. 30 and running on consecutive Tuesdays, from 7:30–9:30 p.m., through March 20. The Civilian Police Academy is free and will be held at the Edison Municipal Complex and is open to township residents, 18 or older, who register before Jan. 12. Class…