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JBWS President and CEO Receives Nonprofit Excellence Award

Posted on August 16, 2023

The Morris County Chamber of Commerce announced that Diane Williams, President and CEO of JBWS, received their Exemplary Leader award for an organization with revenue over $1 million during the…

We Are All Kenough

Posted on July 27, 2023

Barbie and Ken. They’re a pairing just about as classic as salt and pepper. When one is mentioned, the other immediately comes to mind.   However, considering that Ken is…

Jonah Hill’s Alleged Text Messages: Are They Boundaries?

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Earlier this month, Sarah Brady released a series of alleged text messages between herself and former boyfriend, Jonah Hill. Due to Hill’s celebrity status, these alleged texts have sparked a…

What is the difference between control and concern?

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“I don’t want him hanging out with those friends because all they do is drink.” “Her family is terrible to her, so I don’t want her to have contact with…

A Survivor Testimonial

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I didn’t know a woman could be abusive.   I grew up acutely aware that a man could be abusive. I witnessed a man being abusive – his unpredictable behavior…

Advocating for Veteran’s Mental Health

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“Being in infantry, I’ve been on several combat deployments and experienced life-or-death situations multiple times,” explains Sergeant Joseph “Joe” Barbato, a sub advocate for JBWS’ Emergency Safe House. “The people…

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…

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?

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When 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…