A blog post explaining how both people following rights and responsibilities makes an equal, healthy, safe relationship. Boundaries are the limits and rules you have for your interactions with others, and how you want to be treated in...
Audience: Survivor
A Story of Healing from PTSD
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...
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
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 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...
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...
