Young people are choking each other during sex but experts say they don’t know the risks
A new study has shown how common the act of consensual strangulation is during sex, especially amongst young people. It's causing concern that participants are not aware of the serious…
Gottheimer Announces New Bipartisan Action & Legislation to Protect Victims of Financial Abuse in Domestic Relationships
Leads bipartisan letter calling on CFPB to take immediate action and protect victims of financial abuse. Backed by Key Domestic Violence Organizations. 99% of survivors are subjected to financial abuse…
Firearm Protection Upheld
US vs. Rahimi Ruling: A victory for DV survivors U.S. vs Rahimi ruling confirms and maintains that a defendant in restraining order case will have their firearms and firearms license…
New Multidisciplinary Response to Strangulation and Smothering
In July, Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued a “Law enforcement directive establishing the framework for a response team — known as the “Breathing/Blood Flow Restriction Event: Advocacy, Treatment, Help,…
Providing Resources for Hope
“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…
The Morris Family Justice Center Turns 7!
Seven 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 with…
What is the difference between control and concern?
“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…