Tips and basic information for talking about domestic violence with survivors and others.
Topic: Basic Information
¿Qué sucede cuando me comunico con la línea de ayuda 24/7 de llamadas o mensajes de texto de Safe+Sound Somerset?
Guide for what to expect when calling a domestic and sexual violence helpline.
“What Consent Looks Like”
Short article about consent for sexual activity - what it looks like, and what it doesn't. Includes phrases people can use. From RAINN (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network/National Sexual Assault Hotline)
High School Resource Packet – Safe+Sound (English)
A digital resource packet for dating and sexual violence. Included: Helpline list, information about Safe+Sound's free services, power and control/equality wheels, rights and responsibilities, and our teen safety plan.
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
Card – Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)
Card describing how SART supports survivors age 13+, within 5 days after a sexual assault. See the Spanish version here: https://safe-sound.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/SART-Rack-Card-Spanish.pdf
Domestic Violence Fact Sheets – NCADV
Statistics and information on domestic violence in many different communities. List and fact sheets towards bottom of the page. Presented by National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV).
Infographics on Stalking by SPARC
Link to website with many different handouts, featuring statistics about high rates of stalking in different communities and myths vs. facts. By the Stalking Prevention, Awareness, and Resource Center (SPARC)
Planificación de seguridad para adolescentes
A handout explaining options for teens to stay safe from abusive partners in school, at home, and online. English version here.
List of Power and Control Wheels
A list of power and control and equality wheel handouts that show common tactics a person might use to abuse their partner or family member. Many different communities are represented. From the National Center on Domestic and Sexual Violence (NCDSV).
