S.O.F.I.A.

Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates provides growth opportunities & offers support for women and children who are affected by Domestic Violence.

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Thank you to Mayor Spiller & the entire Montclair Town Council for recognizing October 2022 as #DVAM. Part of the work we do at SOFIA is dispelling the stigma of abusive relationships. Public affirmation & recommitting to the work is important! We appreciate this proclamation! 💜

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Raising awareness during October is so important and can be supportive. It can also feel overwhelming to see and hear so many reminders of abuse. Remember that you don’t owe anyone your story. Take care of yourself! 💜 #SupportSOFIA image by @selfloverainbow

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

One in seven children live with domestic violence. This is not a small number of affected students. #SupportSOFIA

[Jennifer Mascia @JenniferMascia]

Lockdown drills can be damaging for kids who've experienced trauma outside of school, including domestic violence.

One student in Chicago told me that crouching down in the dark in total silence triggers memories of her dad's abuse.

My latest: https://t.co/KJugIR6jvy

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Join us in supporting our loved ones and honoring those we have lost to abuse. 💜 Battery-operated candles will be provided. #SupportSOFIA

Monday, October 24, 2022 at 6:30 in Crane Park. #Montclair

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

It’s #NationalVoterRegistrationDay. Take some time to double-check if you’re active! In NJ: https://t.co/OyhHLpQRLM

[Survivor Justice Action @sj_action]

If you or someone you love needs help (or just needs to talk with someone), contact the @ndvh
Phone [phone]
TTY 1-800-787-3224
Chat online at https://t.co/mp1odvVsEt

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

We spent some time with @supportsofia promoting our events and advocacy at #Montclair’s NNO. It was a productive evening, and this is your reminder that we all know someone in an abusive relationship. Empathy and awareness go a long way! #SupportSOFIA

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

SOFIA has GLAM walking with us in #Montclair today! Say hello!

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

We are getting ready for the #Montclair Independence Day parade! 💜 See you there! #SupportSOFIA

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Look for us in the #Montclair parade on July 4th! 💜 #SupportSOFIA

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Healthcare of all kinds is essential. 💜

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Save the dates! #supportsofia

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Sending love and support to our clients and all who are afraid to speak out about their abuse. 💜

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Spreading the word that With Awareness There is Hope!

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Relationships exist on a spectrum. Knowing the strengths of a healthy relationship is just as important as understanding the warning signs of an unhealthy relationship. #SupportSOFIA

[Survivor Justice Action @sj_action]

"A friend of mine, who is a domestic violence counselor, taught me a useful framework: There are healthy and safe relationships; there are unhealthy relationships; and then there are outright dangerous relationships." https://t.co/zsmiXiVLi5

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

You are not alone. Reach out to trusted friends and family. You are worth healthy relationships! 💜

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

The power of community & music! The #HouseNationMusic Women's Empowerment event brought in over $1500 for SOFIA's programs & services. Gratitude to HNM, Aldo Giancane (HNM's co-founder), the 100+ female DJ team that rocked the airwaves for their support. https://t.co/V6Fzt3AWdE

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Need a Thursday pick-me-up? #HouseNationMusic is hosting a multi-day fundraiser with 120 DJs!

Tune in now and enjoy the show!
https://t.co/Zxza0Rs0r5

[S.O.F.I.A. @supportsofia]

Hopefully this case will bring more attention and help more abuse victims get fair treatment. 💜

[Survivor Justice Action @sj_action]

The judge in Julie Valadez’s custody case found her disruptive, questioned her credibility and put out a warrant for her arrest. A rare appellate victory is now giving her case a fresh look, but she still is fighting for her four children. https://t.co/NqsYlnWHtU #SurvivorSpeaks