A blog post that summaries positive and negative qualities of media exposure surrounding interpersonal violence for survivors. The media is a huge entity – from news to social media outlets, television to radio stations. The impact of this...
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Sexual Assault in Domestic Abuse
A blog post informing about intimate partner sexual violence, with examples and definitions For over 40 years, Safe+Sound Somerset has provided safety, hope, and healing for survivors of domestic abuse in Somerset County. As of October 1st, 2021, we expanded our mission to also serve...
Ask Ava, Episode 85: “What can I do if my friend is abusing their partner?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 84: “Why do people have trouble believing survivors of abuse?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 83: “Why is it hard for some survivors of abuse to tell their stories?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 82: “Why is emotional abuse so harmful?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
A video and quiz developed by Safe+Sound prevention educators and teen volunteers, for classes/groups or individuals.
Ask Ava, Episode 81: “What services are available to survivors of abuse?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Why Domestic Violence is a Community Issue
A blog post explaining how DV affects children, family and friends, the workplace, and the community. Community members often tell us that they see domestic violence as a “private” or “family issue” that only affects the two people...
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
A blog post providing a list of abuse warning signs, even when someone is "just joking." When 1 in 3 women, 1 and 4 men, and 1 in 2 transgender and nonbinary people experience domestic violence in their...
