A blog post encouraging folks to find hope within the COVID pandemic. By Joelle Piercy, MSS, MLSP, LSW Community Outreach Coordinator As we approach the one-year mark of the pandemic and the first stay-at-home orders, we are also...
Audience: General Public
10 Actions for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
A blog post listing 10 ways everyone can get involved to end teen dating violence. Small Actions Lead to Big Change for #TDVAM2021 February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM). You have the power to spread knowledge...
Como Detectar Las Señales Del Abuso Doméstico
A webinar recording of Safe+Sound staff discussing how to recognize warning signs of abusive relationships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpbLGc-2ejA&t=1s
What Happens When a Domestic Violence Liaison is Contacted?
A handout about what to expect when working with a DVL. What is a Domestic Violence Liaison and how do they get involved? Domestic Violence Liaisons (DVL’s) are specially trained advocates employed by Safe+Sound Somerset and assigned to...
Teen Dating Abuse is Real and a Problem for 1 in 3 Teens
A blog post explaining how common and serious teen dating violence is, and how we can all support teen survivors. Teen dating abuse is just as common and serious as abusive adult relationships. 1 in 3 teens will...
SPEAK Outreach & Education
A blog post explaining how the Outreach department engages with the community. Safe+Sound Somerset’s mission is to support survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to engage the community to break the cycle of violence. Over recent...
Safe+Sound Somerset Welcomes 2021 with a Redefined Commitment and Reinforced Foundation
A message from CEO Michele Boronkas about moving into a new year amidst a pandemic, with hope. December 2020 has arrived. It has come bearing the tread marks of a pandemic, racial reckoning, economic turmoil and unprecedented increases...
What Happens When I Need Housing Assistance?
A handout explaining the process of receiving housing assistance at Safe+Sound. Your first step in getting connected to the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) project is to reach out through Safe+Sound Somerset’s 24/7 Call and Text Hotline at 866.685.1122....
What Happens When I Need Shelter in a Crisis?
A handout explaining what to expect and information about our safe house services. Safe+Sound Somerset’s advocates, staff and volunteers with extensive training in domestic violence, answer hotline calls and respond to text messages 24 hours a day, seven...
What To Expect: When I Need Shelter In A Crisis
A blog post explaining Safe+Sound's emergency safe house and housing services. Safe+Sound Somerset’s advocates, staff and volunteers with extensive training in domestic violence, answer hotline calls and respond to text messages 24 hours a day, seven days a...