A blog post showing one family's journey from experiencing PTSD to healing while engaging in Safe+Sound services. You’re sitting on the couch watching a scary movie. Your heart races and your palms sweat, so you look around and listen...
Audience: Professional
The LGBTQ+ Community and Domestic Violence
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...
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
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...
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...
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...
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....