Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County NJ

Domestic Abuse and Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County NJ www.DASACC.org If you are in need of services, please call our confidential helpline at 908-453-4181. We cannot guarantee confidentiality via the internet.

The mission of the Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center (DASACC) is to help, serve, and advocate for those impacted by interpersonal violence, to be proactive regarding its prevention, and to create positive change. Website: www.dasacc.org
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Healthy Relationships Series | Part 4: TrustTrust is not the absence of jealousy. It's the presence of security.In a hea...
06/23/2026

Healthy Relationships Series | Part 4: Trust

Trust is not the absence of jealousy. It's the presence of security.

In a healthy relationship, you shouldn't need to prove your loyalty through constant check-ins, shared passwords, or justifying your friendships. Trust is built through honesty and consistency over time — not enforced through surveillance or suspicion.

Healthy trust looks like:
✅ Feeling secure without needing to monitor each other
✅ Honesty — even when it's uncomfortable
✅ Giving each other privacy without suspicion
✅ Believing your partner without demanding proof
✅ Working through insecurity together, openly

Jealousy disguised as love looks like:
❌ Demanding access to your phone, email, or social media
❌ Accusing you of cheating without cause
❌ Getting angry when you spend time with friends or family
❌ Needing to know your whereabouts at all times
❌ Isolating you from people "they don't trust"

Jealousy is not love. It is control. And it often escalates.

📞 DASACC 24/7 Helpline: 908-453-4181
💻 dasacc.org | Free, confidential — Warren County, NJ

🌈 Pride Month Week 4: Thank You, Community 🌈As June comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what Pride ...
06/22/2026

🌈 Pride Month Week 4: Thank You, Community 🌈

As June comes to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on what Pride truly means — not just celebration, but resilience, community, and the ongoing fight for safety and equality for all.

To our LGBTQ+ community: your strength inspires us every single day. To our allies: thank you for showing up. To our survivors: your courage is extraordinary.

At DASACC, our commitment to supporting LGBTQ+ survivors of domestic violence and sexual violence doesn't end when June does. We are here 365 days a year — free, confidential, and always affirming.

Pride doesn't end. Neither do we. 🏳️‍🌈💜

📞 24/7 Hotline: 908-453-4181
🔗 www.dasacc.org

🎉 Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚Today we celebrate June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved people in Texas finally received word of the...
06/19/2026

🎉 Happy Juneteenth! 🖤❤️💚

Today we celebrate June 19, 1865 — the day enslaved people in Texas finally received word of their freedom, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. It was a long time coming, but that moment of liberation echoes through generations.

Juneteenth is a day of joy, culture, music, food, and community. It's a reminder of the resilience and strength that have always defined Black America.

As we celebrate, we also recognize that freedom must exist in every space — including our homes. Domestic violence and sexual violence disproportionately impact Black women and girls, and true liberation means safety, dignity, and healing for everyone. Today we honor survivors and stand with those still finding their way to freedom.

Wishing everyone a beautiful and meaningful Juneteenth! 🌟

Healthy Relationships Series | Part 3: CommunicationEvery couple disagrees. But how you handle disagreement says everyth...
06/16/2026

Healthy Relationships Series | Part 3: Communication

Every couple disagrees. But how you handle disagreement says everything about the health of a relationship.

Healthy communication looks like:
✅ Expressing needs and feelings without blame or attack
✅ Listening to understand — not just to respond
✅ Taking a break when emotions run too high, and coming back to the conversation
✅ Using "I feel" statements instead of "you always" or "you never"
✅ Resolving conflict without name-calling, threats, or stonewalling
✅ Being able to say — and hear — "I was wrong"

Unhealthy communication looks like:
❌ Yelling, intimidating, or shutting down conversation
❌ Using past mistakes as weapons in current arguments
❌ Dismissing feelings as "too sensitive" or "overreacting"
❌ Giving the silent treatment as punishment
❌ Making threats during disagreements

All couples argue. Healthy ones argue without tearing each other down.

📞 DASACC 24/7 Helpline: 908-453-4181
💻 dasacc.org | Serving Warren County, NJ

Survivor Stories 💜Some stories stay with you. This is one of them:I had the privilege of meeting her for the first time ...
06/15/2026

Survivor Stories 💜

Some stories stay with you. This is one of them:

I had the privilege of meeting her for the first time at court. She was seeking a Temporary Restraining Order against her husband — undocumented, Spanish-speaking, and completely overwhelmed by a system that felt foreign and frightening. Due to a misunderstanding during the police response, she believed she was the one who had to leave her home. For eight days, she stayed with her father, wearing the same clothes, while her abuser remained in the home.
From the beginning, it was clear that my role as a bilingual advocate meant more than translating words. It meant understanding where she came from — a place where women are often not believed or supported when they report abuse. She carried that with her. Trusting the system did not come easily, and that made complete sense.
Over time, she found her footing. After her husband was ordered to leave, she returned home. When the couple later reconciled, she made something clear: things would only move forward if he participated in an Abusive Intervention Program. That boundary — set quietly but firmly — said everything about who she is.
Since then, she has been unstoppable.
She enrolled in ESL classes that meet every Tuesday — reaching out to the program herself and signing up on her own initiative. She is working toward her getting her driver's license, exploring a path to U.S. residency, and dreaming of one day owning her own house-cleaning business. We have connected her with low-cost medical, dental, and vision resources along the way.
Every two weeks when we speak, I am reminded of something important: survivors are not defined by the abuse they have experienced. They are defined by their strength, their determination, and their willingness to keep moving forward.
Her story is still unfolding. And it is one of the greatest privileges of this work to witness it. 💜

If you or someone you know needs support, DASACC is here — free, confidential, and available in Spanish.
📞 908-453-4181

🌐 www.dasacc.org

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month Week 3: We're Here for YouThis Pride Month, we want every member of our LGBTQ+ community to know: DASAC...
06/15/2026

🏳️‍🌈 Pride Month Week 3: We're Here for You

This Pride Month, we want every member of our LGBTQ+ community to know: DASACC's doors are open to you.

Whether you are experiencing domestic violence, sexual violence, or simply need someone to talk to, our trained advocates are here to listen, support, and help you find a path forward — on your terms, at your pace.

Our services include:
💬 Confidential counseling and case management
🏠 Emergency shelter & safety planning
⚖️ Legal advocacy
📋 Help navigating community resources

All services are free, confidential, and available to survivors of all sexual orientations and gender identities.

📞 24/7 Hotline: 908-453-4181
🔗 www.dasacc.org

Reach out. We're here. 💜🌈

Did you know? People who grow up seeing healthy relationships modeled at home are significantly more likely to build hea...
06/10/2026

Did you know? People who grow up seeing healthy relationships modeled at home are significantly more likely to build healthy ones themselves.

That's why education matters. That's why these conversations matter. And that's why DASACC brings healthy relationship programs directly into Warren County schools and communities — at no cost.

Want to bring DASACC to your school, organization, or community group? Reach out.

📞 908-453-4181 | dasacc.org

Healthy Relationships Series | Part 2: RespectRespect is the foundation of every healthy relationship — and it goes both...
06/09/2026

Healthy Relationships Series | Part 2: Respect

Respect is the foundation of every healthy relationship — and it goes both ways.

In a healthy relationship, respect looks like:
✅ Listening to each other without interrupting or dismissing
✅ Valuing each other's opinions, even when you disagree
✅ Honoring boundaries without needing an explanation
✅ Speaking to each other with kindness, even during conflict
✅ Supporting each other's individual goals and identities
✅ Never using personal information shared in confidence as a weapon

Respect isn't something you demand. It's something you consistently demonstrate — and it should be something you consistently receive.

If you find yourself constantly defending your feelings, explaining your worth, or walking on eggshells, that's worth paying attention to.

📞 DASACC 24/7 Helpline: 908-453-4181
💻 dasacc.org | Free, confidential support — Warren County, NJ

💜 Pride Month Week 2: Know the FactsDid you know that LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence and sexual violenc...
06/08/2026

💜 Pride Month Week 2: Know the Facts

Did you know that LGBTQ+ individuals experience domestic violence and sexual violence at rates equal to or higher than non-LGBTQ+ people — yet are far less likely to seek help due to fear of discrimination, lack of affirming services, or concerns about being outed?

At DASACC, we are committed to providing trauma-informed, LGBTQ+-affirming support to every survivor who reaches out. No judgment. No barriers. Just help.

If you or someone you know is experiencing abuse, please know:
✅ Our services are free and confidential
✅ We serve ALL survivors regardless of gender or sexual orientation
✅ Help is available 24/7

📞 24/7 Hotline: 908-453-4181
🔗 www.dasacc.org

You deserve safety. You deserve support. 🏳️‍🌈

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Girl Scout Troop 90 GSHNJ for their incredibly thoughtful donation!These amazing young women pu...
06/05/2026

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Girl Scout Troop 90 GSHNJ for their incredibly thoughtful donation!

These amazing young women put together beautiful purses filled with essential toiletries — body wash, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, and more — for the survivors we serve.

This is what leadership, compassion, and community service look like in action! We are so proud of these girls and so grateful for their kindness. Donations like these make a real and meaningful difference in the lives of those we support.

Thank you, Troop 90 — you are truly making the world a better place, one purse at a time!

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