Union to Host Domestic Violence Awareness Event at DMK Black Box Theater

The event aims to raise awareness, provide education, resources, and support for domestic violence survivors.

Published on Feb. 24, 2026

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The Union community is coming together for a domestic violence awareness event at the DMK Black Box Theater on March 22nd. The 2-5 pm program will offer education, healing spaces, and access to local support services for residents. Speakers will discuss safety planning, reporting procedures, and available crisis resources, while live self-defense demonstrations and a vendor fair are also planned.

Why it matters

Domestic violence remains a critical issue that often goes unaddressed due to stigma and lack of awareness. This event provides a platform to shine a light on the resources and support available to survivors in the Union community, empowering them to seek safety and healing.

The details

The 'End the Silence: A Domestic Violence Awareness Event' is organized by local officials and domestic violence advocates. It will feature speakers from law enforcement and victim support organizations, who will provide practical information on reporting, safety planning, and accessing crisis services. Live self-defense demonstrations and a vendor fair with community organizations are also part of the program.

  • The event is scheduled for 2-5 pm on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Patricia Guerra-Frazier

The Mayor of Union, New Jersey, who expressed the township's commitment to ensuring all residents feel supported and valued.

DMK Black Box Theater

The venue hosting the domestic violence awareness event in Union.

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What they’re saying

“It takes incredible courage to seek safety, and it is vital to recognize that no one is alone on this journey. Our commitment to ensuring that every resident in our township feels supported and valued is deeply driven by the understanding of the heavy burden this silence carries. Together, we are stronger than that silence.”

— Patricia Guerra-Frazier, Mayor (tapinto.net)

What’s next

Residents are encouraged to register online in advance for the domestic violence awareness event.

The takeaway

This event represents an important community-driven effort to raise awareness, provide education, and connect domestic violence survivors in Union with the resources and support they need to seek safety and healing.