Study with statistics and information about supporting LGBTQ+ youth, who are at high risk for suicidal ideation, and higher risk for dating violence because of how others mistreat them.
Topic: Advocacy
“5 Things about Queer Intimate Partner Violence You Should Know”
From a young queer survivor - geared towards adults and parents/professionals/providers.
Information about Denim Day
Read about Denim Day, a campaign on a Wednesday in April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This article explains why Denim Day exists from a particular court case in Italy in 1992.
A Trauma-Informed Approach to Intake and Family Advocacy
An article describing what to expect during the intake process at Safe+Sound and our family advocacy program.
What Happens When I Need Legal Help for Domestic or Sexual Violence?
Safe+Sound blog post about reaching out for legal help through our organization. How to contact us, what to expect when you speak with an advocate, and additional basic information about restraining orders.
Educator Tools: Human Trafficking Awareness
Website with videos and community awareness toolkit by NJ Coalition Against Human Trafficking.
10 Tips to Have an Informed Conversation about Domestic Violence
Tips and basic information for talking about domestic violence with survivors and others.
“LGBTQ Survivors of Sexual Violence”
Article discussing sexual violence and its possible effects on LGBTQIA+ survivors. It also includes ways to support LGBTQIA+ survivors, including suggested phrases. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Hotline)
“Healing with PTSD is not Linear”
An article with information on Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after sexual violence, and resources for those showing symptoms. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Helpline)
Equipo de Respuesta a la Agresión Sexual (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the English version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card.pdf
