So many great things are happening at FYO. We recently started an online store so the general public can purchase the same items we provide survivors of violent crimes. All proceeds will go to helping these survivors out with training and equipment. Plus you’ll get a tool that can possibly keep you safe! Check out our store today!

We are pleased to announce we have partnered with Survivors of Violent Crimes NJ. We are planing a major training event in Monmouth County, NJ to empower, train, assist, and provide security alarms and devices to survivors of all violent crimes. Please check our website and facebook page for updates!

We have several training classes coming up. One will be at a Domestic Violence safehouse training the actual clients and some of the staff on June 14 and June 15.
We will be having a major fundraising class in North Arlington, NJ on June 23rd from 11AM-3PM at the North Arlington Senior Center at 10 Beaver Avenue, North Arlington NJ 07031. Please donate $20 and either click “going” on our facebook page or simply email Nick at nick@fyofoundation.org to let us know you’re going! Come learn how to be more aware of your surroundings and how to respond to danger!

Lastly, A woman we helped out several weeks ago with training and placing security devices in her house called us to say one of her devices were set off and scared off the potential home invader. She called us up and was extremely grateful for the service we provided for her. Although we feel awful this woman is being targeted and living in fear….we are so glad we were able to help. Please consider donationg to help us out!

When a member of the DVRT (Domestic Violence Response Team) or staff member of the shelter contacts us about someone living in fear of an imminent threat of an abuser we at FYO will go to the home of their client. While there we will provide some self-protection training, personal security tips, run through some scenarios with them, OC/Pepper spray training, give them some pepper spray to use, and deploy security devices throughout the house. These items are usually a doorstop alarm, window sensors, motion cameras, motion lights, etc. All easy to install and easy to take with them if they move. We provide peace of mind and a sense they are not alone in this fight! These survivors go from scared to feeling empowered!

We Got to make a lot of connections at the NJ Office of the Attorney General’s “Victim rights week”. We got a lot of requests for training!

 

Last Saturday we trained staff and volunteers who work at the domestic violence shelter in areas such as self-defense, active shooter response, emergency first aid, personal security, and verbal de-escalation techniques. Here at FYO we believe in utilizing a hands-on and interactive approach. Drills and scenario based training is our model. We also presented each volunteer with an individual panic alarm with LED light.  Here are some of the comments written down on the feedback cards by some of the individuals we trained:

“Training session was outstanding! The hands-on exercises was so helpful”

“Awesome class! Very interactive. The staff were all personable and fun. It’s apparent they love what they do. Keep up the great work and thank you!”

“I am glad you trained us on active shooter situations, personal safety, deescalation, and emergency medical response. The training will be useful for me not only as a domestic violence victim advocate, but as a teacher and woman as well. I will be using your techniques in my daily life for personal safety.”

“Self defense and active shooter training was awesome. Wish we had more time to learn more self-defense techniques”

“This was a great learning experience. The instructors were very informative, pleasant, and knowledgeable. The interactions and hands-on components were awesome. I’d definitely recommend this program to be held in schools and other programs like the Camden County Women’s Center.”

“Awesome presentation and presenters. Information and demonstrations were invaluable. I will share your info with various groups and institutions and will donate. Go Air Force”

“FYO foundation made me feel comfortable asking questions That may seem “dumb” or “silly”. I enjoyed the passion of the group in teaching us safety and I learned things I didn’t know.”

 

Because of your donations, we were able to purchase 40 portable panic switches, 45 window/door sensors, and 40 door stops that also double as an alarm. These devices were requested by the women who are survivors of domestic violence and struggle with peace of mind….especially if their abuser is still looking for them.

We also just ordered a new camera system and intercom for the domestic violence shelter we have been working closely with since the beginning. The shelter desperately needed to have the ability to see who was entering their facility due to a couple of security incidents. Please consider donating so we may help more women and shelters protect themselves!