A video interview with Rev. Linda Owens about finding hope. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoSnLTjR3_Y&t=1s
Topic: Domestic Violence
What Happens When I Want to Give Help to Survivors?
A handout explaining different types of donations supporting survivors at Safe+Sound and the community. Safe+Sound Somerset relies on the community – individuals, families, local businesses and civic groups – for the financial support to achieve our mission. Our donors...
Como Detectar Las Señales Del Abuso Doméstico
A webinar recording of Safe+Sound staff discussing how to recognize warning signs of abusive relationships. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpbLGc-2ejA&t=1s
What Happens When a Domestic Violence Liaison is Contacted?
A handout about what to expect when working with a DVL. What is a Domestic Violence Liaison and how do they get involved? Domestic Violence Liaisons (DVL’s) are specially trained advocates employed by Safe+Sound Somerset and assigned to...
SPEAK Outreach & Education
A blog post explaining how the Outreach department engages with the community. Safe+Sound Somerset’s mission is to support survivors of domestic abuse and their families, and to engage the community to break the cycle of violence. Over recent...
What Happens When I Need Housing Assistance?
A handout explaining the process of receiving housing assistance at Safe+Sound. Your first step in getting connected to the Domestic Violence Housing First (DVHF) project is to reach out through Safe+Sound Somerset’s 24/7 Call and Text Hotline at 866.685.1122....
Adverse Childhood Experiences: The Public Health Crisis Within the Covid-19 Pandemic
A blog post that explains Adverse Childhood Experiences and childhood trauma's effects over a lifetime. For nearly all of 2020, our news and social media has been dominated by the COVID-19 global pandemic. As of October 1, there...
Helping Children Who Have Experienced Trauma Learn During a Pandemic
A blog post with tips for working with/teaching youth in a trauma-informed way. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbating domestic violence nationwide. At Safe+Sound Somerset, we are seeing an increase in the severity and frequency of violence that our...
Helping Youth Heal From Trauma
A blog post about how trauma like witnessing DV affects youth, and how TF-CBT, a trauma treatment program, can help. DJ, a local teen, witnessed domestic violence in his family and felt voiceless. There was no sense of...
Ask Ava, Episode 29: “How can I get involved with ending domestic violence in my community?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
