A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Archives: Learning Center
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...
Ask Ava, Episode 80: “Why is domestic violence a community issue?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 79: Updated! “If a friend treats you badly, should you confront them?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 78: “Does alcohol cause abuse?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Safety Planning for Leaving a Relationship
A blog post explaining tips for safety planning and how it can help, when staying in, leaving, or after a relationship ends. Many people in our community think that, as the lead agency for domestic violence response in Somerset County, we should encourage people to...
Helping by Changing the Conversation
A blog post advocating a change from "Why don't you leave?" to "How can I support you?" When family or friends call the Safe+Sound Somerset hotline or talk to us at community events, they often ask, “How they...
Ask Ava, Episode 77: “What can I do if my partner is blackmailing me?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 76: “How do I know I have a healthy friendship?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
