By Joelle Piercy, LSW, MSS, MLSP Safe+Sound Somerset Director of Outreach and Community Engagement Over the last decade, conversations about mental health have become increasingly common. Terms like boundaries, gaslighting, triggers, self-care, and trauma have moved from therapy offices and psychology textbooks into our everyday social media feeds, workplaces, friendships,...
The Invisible Side of the World Cup
By Victor M. Peralta, Jr Safe+Sound Somerset Manager of Outreach and Community Engagement Major international events like the FIFA World Cup bring excitement and a massive influx of tourists, money, and global attention. However, this surge in demand for hospitality, construction,...
Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Start by Believing
By Joelle Piercy, LSW, MSS, MLSP Safe+Sound Somerset Director of Outreach and Community Engagement Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) asks us not only to name the harm caused by sexual violence, but to reflect on the cultural conditions that allow...
Women’s History Month Through the Choices, Boundaries, and Consent Lens: How the Fight for Women’s Freedom Creates a Freer World for Everyone
By Joelle Piercy, LSW, MSS, MLSP Safe+Sound Somerset Director of Outreach and Community Engagement Women’s History Month invites us to honor the women who have shaped our world and expanded our understanding of safety, dignity, and freedom — in our...
