The Middlesex County Center for Empowerment:

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Sexual Violence Counseling, Advocacy, and Prevention Education

The Middlesex County Center for Empowerment (The Center) is the state designated sexual violence program for Middlesex County. We strive to support and empower survivors and significant others affected by sexual violence, and to help eliminate all forms of sexual violence through community awareness and education.

If you or someone you care about has been affected by sexual assault, sexual harassment, stalking, sexual abuse, or any other form of sexual violence, you have options. We can help.
Support is available 24-hours a day by calling our toll-free hotline at 1-877-665-7273.

The Center has been operational for over 40 years and provides the following FREE services and programs:

Counseling
Arts & Wellness Program
Advocacy
Prevention Education
Volunteer Program
Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition

Counseling

Short-term individual counseling (available to victims and significant others ages 13+)
Support Groups:
- Male Survivor
- Adult Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse and Adult Sexual Assault

To schedule an intake please call us at 1-877-665-7273 or email us.

Arts & Wellness Program for Survivors of Sexual Violence

Learn to cope with trauma through alternative therapy groups and to care for yourself with wellness workshops, like Forest Therapy
Explore new ways to heal, express yourself through creativity, grow through experiences, share with others who have been there

Programs & Events

The goals of these groups are to introduce survivors of sexual violence to methods of mindful attention, relaxation, and creative expression. These areas groups for beginners and no experience is required. Group experiences will include the creation of individual and group projects.

For more information and registration, please Email empowerment@co.middlesex.nj.us or call the Center for Empowerment, 732-321-1189 ext. 240. All our programs and services are free.

Gardening Group

Date: 08/05/2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM 08/05/2023 10:00 AM 08/05/2023 11:30 AM
Location: Edison, New Jersey

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The gardening group will allow survivors of sexual violence to learn how to plant vegetables, herbs, and flowers in our on-site garden (Center for Empowerment in Edison). Throughout this group, clients will work with Center for Empowerment Staff and a horticultural therapist to tend to the garden and learn coping skills such as mindfulness, self-soothing, creative expression, and resiliency.

For more information and registration, please Email empowerment@co.middlesex.nj.us or call the Center for Empowerment, 732-321-1189 ext. 240. All our programs and services are free.

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Advocacy

24 hour in-person support through the legal process available at local police departments, all legal proceedings, and forensic evidence collection.
Crisis Intervention, information & referral via our 24-hotline
Assistance connecting to community and statewide resources

To access our 24-hour services please call our hotline at 1-877-665-7273.

Prevention Education

Structured multi-session media literacy program that encourages participants to become advocates for change in the community; while equipping them with the skills necessary to recognize and counter harmful media messages, especially those regarding gender and violence.
Educational seminars, community presentations, and professional trainings on any area relating to sexual violence including: sexual harassment, dating violence, healthy relationships, working with survivors, sexual violence screening for medical professionals, and many more!

To speak to our prevention coordinator about how to bring programming into your school, workplace, or community, please call 732-321-1189 x 7, email us, or click here to make a request.

Get Involved

Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition

The Sexual Violence Prevention Coalition of Middlesex County strives to increase community knowledge and raise awareness around the issue of sexual violence, so it can be stopped before it starts.

As a coalition, we recognize that prevention requires broad community involvement and response. We continuously welcome new individual members and agencies who are interested in working with us toward the elimination of sexual violence. By shifting norms, changing attitudes and increasing community accountability, we can change the culture and prevent sexual violence.

To get involved in the coalition please call us at 1-877-665-7273 or email us.

Volunteer Program

We are always recruiting individuals over the age of 18 who would like to assist survivors of sexual violence. No experience is necessary to take advantage of this opportunity. We provide a free 50+ hour Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training that prepares volunteer advocates to answer the 24-hotline and accompany survivors to forensic examinations, the police station, and court. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply! Please call us at 732-321-1189 ext. 326 or email us for more information or to schedule an interview.

Center for Empowerment Application

Sexual Violence can have long-lasting emotional, psychological and physical effects on our community.

Together, we can rise above.

Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate Training:

The 40+ hour Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate training prepares you to provide in-person support to survivors of sexual violence at police stations, hospitals and courts in Middlesex County. Learn about trauma, crisis intervention, advocacy skills, community resources, and more! No experience is needed, and anyone 18 years or older is invited to apply. Volunteer and paid opportunities will be available after the training has been completed. Bilingual individuals are encouraged to apply!

9 am-3 pm on Tuesday, April 2, 2024