Attend a Community Event

Remote Control was performed at two middle schools and one community event during the month of October.

The interactive play about relationships, abuse, and respect written and performed by Deana’s Educational Theater engaged middle school students and parents. For information about scheduling a performance for your school or group, contact the JBWS Dating Abuse Prevention Program at 973-267-7520, Ext. 136.

 

3rd Annual

Candlelight Vigil and Speak Out was held Thursday, October 16th on the Morristown Green.

More than one hundred community members shed light on the problem of abuse at the Candlelight Vigil to honor victims and survivors.

JBWS Executive Director Patty Sly (center), thanks Sandi McNeil (l), member of the JBWS Board of Directors, and Chris Boland (r) of AKL Fraternity of Fairleigh Dickinson University for their participation in the event.

Morris County Prosecutor Robert A. Bianchi, Esq. shows his commitment to assisting victims of domestic violence and is pictured at the event with JBWS Associate Executive Director Jane Shivas.

Six silhouettes representing local women who were killed by a partner were displayed on the Morristown Green during the event. Each woman's name and personal story is printed on the gold shield.

Volunteers from Girl Scout Troop 299 in Dover handed out candles to the participants during the event.

An Information Reception was held at the Morristown Presbyterian Church followng the Vigil. A woman reads information in Spanish from one of several displays on hand.

Pictured following the event is JBWS Professional Training Coordinator and Candlelight Vigil Commitee Chair, Nicole Morella (l) with Project Prevention Coordinator Juli Harpell-Elam.