10/13/2026
To every survivor reading this: we see you, we believe you, and we're here.
In recent weeks, Somerset County has lost women to violence. And in the comments, we've watched something painfully familiar happen. Even when domestic violence was named as the cause, many people looked for any other explanation.
These aren't "just" comments. They reflect what survivors hear every day. Domestic violence crosses every line of race, income, and social status, but the benefit of the doubt isn't handed out equally. Bias shapes whose violence gets recognized, and that bias costs lives.
When you see violence in the headlines, let domestic violence be the first possibility, not the last.
Challenge the excuses. Believe survivors.
If you're living with abuse, or worried about someone who is, our 24/7 helpline is free and confidential.
Call or text 866-685-1122. You can also visit this link for more information: https://safe-sound.org/get-help-now/crisis-intervention/
