You have a right to spend time with your friends and have hobbies or activities that are important to you outside of your relationship. Join us for the last part of our series looking at non-physical forms of abuse, as...
Topic: Healthy Relationships
Ask Ava, Ep. 268: “What does verbal abuse look like in an abusive relationship?”
Verbal abuse can be scary and have lasting impacts. Hear from special guest Jessica Fernandez about how to recognize verbal abuse in this third installment of our series looking at different types of abuse. If you or someone you know...
Ask Ava, Ep. 267: “How can you recognize gaslighting?”
Gaslighting is when someone uses manipulation and lies to purposely make you question your reality and your experiences. In the second installment of a 4-part Ask Ava series exploring different types of abuse, special guest Jessica Fernandez talks about how...
Ask Ava, Ep. 266: “What is financial abuse?”
Today we're launching a new 4-part Ask Ava series highlighting different types of abuse besides physical violence. In this episode, special guest Jessica Fernandez talks about the warning signs of financial abuse - when someone gains power and control over...
Ask Ava, Ep. 265: “How can teens protect themselves against dating abuse when they start dating?”
Before dating, it can be helpful to identify your goals for relationship and feel confident in your right to make your own choices, set boundaries, and give or deny consent. Along with learning the red flags of abusive relationships, these...
Ask Ava Ep 264 “How to set boundaries without being mean?”
Setting boundaries is a form of self-love; creating safety for YOU is not mean to someone else. Special guest Jessica Fernandez joins us to talk about how setting boundaries can be an act of healing and empowerment! If you or...
Ask Ava, Ep. 263: “How can I help my friend in an abusive relationship?”
It's important to show your friend you believe them and support their decisions with care and concern, not with judgement. Join us as special guest Jessica Fernandez shares how her friends helped her through a difficult time. To speak with...
Ask Ava, Ep. 262: “How can I tell my current partner about my past sexual assault?”
You deserve to be believed and to not be blamed for the sexual assault. Let your partner know how you need them to listen and support you, and give them space for their own reaction as well. Safe+Sound Somerset is...
Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 Advocacy Toolkit
CVFSA Advocacy Toolkit Summary The Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2025 (CVFSA) (H.R.909/S.1892) will help stave off devastating Victims of Crime Act cuts and give sexual assault and domestic violence programs the resources they need to stay open....
