Safe+Sound Somerset

Register to find out about our premier 60-hour training program designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to support survivors of domestic and sexual violence. This comprehensive course covers the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence, creating empowering spaces for survivors, resource familiarity, and practical expectations for supporting survivors. Offered biannually, our hybrid training includes six in-person sessions held at our Somerset, NJ office, complemented by 48 hours of online content. With no cost to participate, this training meets the Attorney General’s requirements for Domestic Violence and Confidential Sexual Violence Advocate roles. Certificates are transferable across New Jersey agencies. The 60-Hour Domestic/Sexual Violence Advocate training gives basic knowledge to: Understand the dynamics of domestic and sexual violence Learn how to create empowering spaces for survivors Become familiar with resources and procedures Develop practical expectations for helping survivors The training is offered twice a year in the fall and spring and typically. Six (6) in-person sessions are hosted in the evenings on weekdays. The schedule for the Fall 2025 training will be released by the end of June 2025. The in-person training sessions take place at our downtown administrative office in Somerville, New Jersey. The specific address will be disclosed to you upon acceptance into the training program. Cohorts are limited to twenty (20) slots available per training. This is a hybrid training with the remaining 48 hours of content being administered via Intuto, our online Learning Management Platform There is no cost associated with taking this course.