NoSilence NoViolence | Jessica Yaffa

In her 20s and with a seven-month-old infant, “T” feared for her life as her court date approached. Her abuser — who has a criminal history — was considered very violent. The most dangerous time period for her would be the days leading up to the court proceedings. She was unable to utilize a shelter […]

To celebrate Volunteer Appreciation Month, we asked our volunteers to share what interested them in joining NoSilence NoViolence, and any special memories of their work with NSNV. “I wanted to join an organization that uplifts and empowers individuals who are experiencing great challenges in life. I was drawn to NSNV because of the work they […]

Battered women. Domestic violence. Victim of abuse. What images and feelings do these words bring up for you? When we talk about relationship violence — including intimate partner violence, gender violence, child abuse and other forms of abuse — the words we choose matter. Language has the power to uplift and empower, or discourage and […]

We spoke with Heather Heavey — Board Member for eight years, now a dedicated Volunteer — about her experience with NoSilence NoViolence. What interested you in joining the Board of Directors for NSNV? I am a childhood survivor and feel personally connected to the work NSNV does. My career is also in hospice volunteer management and […]

“NSNV empowered me by showing me the strength within myself, and the courage to face it all. Tears fill my eyes as I contemplate what would have happened to us if I hadn’t found you. NSNV changed my life, which has transformed in the most positive way. My gratitude overflows for all this organization has done […]

The season of giving, sharing, and celebrating with loved ones is in full swing — for victims of domestic violence, however, struggle and survival do not take a holiday. Each year, NoSilence NoViolence helps to ease the burden by partnering with individuals and businesses through our Adopt-a-Family program. Many of our survivors leave abusive situations […]

Hello friends! Last month we got an urgent call from a local domestic violence shelter. One of their residents, a mom with two young children, had received an offer of employment but could not take the job without a working vehicle—to get her kids back and forth to day care and herself to the place […]

Prevention of domestic violence needs to start much earlier than one would think.  NoSilence NoViolence’s President, Jessica Yaffa spoke in front of five hundred high school students in January about relationships, the red flags of an abusive relationship, and what to do if you find yourself in one.  Her speech was so moving and impactful […]

There are many myths and a great deal of stigma surrounding domestic violence.  It’s a very complex and sadly common problem that many men, women, and children experience.  Learning what domestic violence is and what it isn’t, helps us recognize it when we see it and gives us a better understanding of the people experiencing […]