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Morris County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; JBWS warns shelters are strained
Summary
The Morris County Board presented a proclamation recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month and heard from Diane Williams of JBWS that local shelters face capacity strain: 189 county residents and children needed emergency shelter in 2024 and JBWS plans a pet‑friendly shelter expansion.
The Morris County Board of County Commissioners presented a proclamation Thursday recognizing October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and received an update from Diane Williams, president and CEO of the local domestic violence service organization JBWS.
Williams told the board JBWS conducts prevention work in schools and operates the Morris Family Justice Center, where survivors can access counseling, legal help and file restraining orders. "We're actually one of the largest domestic violence organizations…
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