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...
Topic: Domestic Violence
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 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...
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...
Power & Control in Domestic Abuse
A blog post explaining how one partner gaining and keeping power and control is the center of an abusive relationship, and alternatively, what healthy P/C looks like. The ability to control our own lives through decisions is powerful,...
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...
Ask Ava, Episode 62: “Does abuse happen in LGBTQ+ relationships?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.