Reflecting on culture and mental health
Posted on May 2, 2023“Culture is not that important to this research.” That is what Jihae Lee, a group co-facilitator at JBWS’ Jersey Center for Non-Violence, was told by a person conducting pivotal…
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A Personal Connection
Posted on April 21, 2023“A close family member of mine was physically and sexually abused as a child,” says Corey Heyer a chef participating in JBWS’ Grand Tastings XXIX. “I wish an organization like…
Why Didn’t They Make Another Choice?
Posted onWhen a life is lost due to domestic violence, why is our first instinct to focus on the actions a victim did not take? Following these tragedies, there…
Changing the Tune
Posted on March 29, 2023“You’re the music teacher not the social worker, so this is not your concern.” This is the sentence that changed the trajectory of Maria Lagattuta’s life. Prior to…
The Morris Family Justice Center Turns 7!
Posted on March 17, 2023Seven years ago this week, the JBWS-led Morris Family Justice Center (MFJC) opened! As JBWS’ first public location, the MFJC enables people to just walk in and be immediately connected…
A Life of Service: Fiorella Diaz
Posted on February 28, 2023Fiorella Diaz, our Director of Housing and Supportive Services, became a social worker because of an interaction she had with her grandfather at the hospital. He had come to…
Celebrating Black History Month
Posted onDear Staff, Community Partners, Volunteers and Supporters, At JBWS, we honor Black History Month to raise awareness of Black culture and recognize all individuals who continue to shape the…
Dear Santa
Posted on December 14, 2022Dear Santa, I realize I don’t usually write a formal thank you for my Christmas gifts, but this year required something special. You gave me a most precious gift…
The Holidays at the Shelter
Posted on December 14, 2022The account below was written by a former client in JBWS’ Emergency Safe House. Colored lights and fantasies. That’s what Christmas has always meant to me. As a child,…
Providing Resources for Hope
Posted on November 8, 2022“Too often, people experiencing domestic violence will drop off the path to safety because the process feels too complicated and overwhelming,” explains Robin Hughes, manager of JBWS’ Crisis Response Team…