A blog post showing how members of the LGBTQIA+ community may experience DV differently, plus the importance of understanding intersectionality. During PRIDE Month, it’s important to recognize and spread information about how social issues such as domestic violence...
Audience: General Public
What Happens When I’d Like to Volunteer
A blog post explaining how volunteers can get involved at Safe+Sound. Volunteers play a critical role in helping Safe+Sound Somerset achieve its mission: to empower survivors of domestic abuse and to engage the community to break the cycle of...
7 señales de advertencia de violencia doméstica
A short video describing 7 warning signs of abuse and how to get help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4AKxdK8O7Y&t=5s
7 Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
A short video describing 7 warning signs of abuse and how to get help. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6sWFCm8F4k&t=3s
Finding Hope & Connection
A blog post listing ways to recover and engage with others during difficult times. Over the last month, we have been talking about allowing space for grief and loss related the COVID-19 pandemic this past year. At the...
Live at Lunch – Finding Hope in Times of Crisis
A video interview with Rev. Linda Owens about finding hope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoSnLTjR3_Y&t=1s
What Happens When I Want to Give Help to Survivors?
A handout explaining different types of donations supporting survivors at Safe+Sound and the community. Safe+Sound Somerset relies on the community – individuals, families, local businesses and civic groups – for the financial support to achieve our mission. Our donors...
Testimony at Senate Public Hearing on FY2022 State Budget
Speech by CEO Michele Boronkas on the increase in domestic abuse during COVID and the need for additional funds statewide. Good Afternoon. Thank you for the opportunity to address the committee today. My name is Michele Boronkas and...
Happy Social Worker Appreciation Month!
A blog post celebrating social workers at Safe+Sound. The common theme of purpose of Safe+Sound Somerset’s team of social workers is dedicating their lives to helping others. Social workers are present in times of crisis, helping people and...
Fulfilling My Lifelong Dream to be a Social Worker
A blog post about the journey to becoming a social worker. By Laura Perry, MBA, MSW Adult and Child Counselor As T.S. Eliot says, “It’s never too late to become the person you were always meant to be.” I...