Red flag behaviors are actions that someone else uses to take away or violate your right to make your own decisions, set boundaries, and give consent. Special guest Jessica Fernandez joins Ask Ava to share some of her personal experiences...
Topic: Sexual Assault Response Team
Ask Ava, Ep. 258: “I’m experiencing emotional abuse…how can I get others to take me seriously?”
You deserve to feel safe. Emotional abuse violates our right to make our own choices, set boundaries and give consent. Center your feelings when you communicate with others, and let them know how they can support you. If you or...
Ask Ava, Ep. 257: “Do victims share a responsibility for their assault because of the clothes they wear or the situations they put themselves in?”
NO! Assault only happens because the assaulter chooses to commit the assault. This question is an example of victim-blaming and makes it harder for survivors to get the support they need. We believe survivors! Learn more on today’s episode of...
Ask Ava, Episode 256: “What is Denim Day?”
Denim Day is a global day of action where people make a fashion statement in support of survivors and to prevent sexual violence. Learn more about Denim Day and how you can make a difference on this week’s episode of...
Ask Ava, Episode 255: “Is a big age gap in a relationship bad?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Ask Ava, Episode 254: “Why is it important to recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Sexual Assault Services
For over 45 years, Safe+Sound Somerset has provided a path to safety, hope, and healing for survivors of domestic violence. In 2021, we expanded our trauma-informed services to include survivors of sexual violence, offering the same high-quality support to adults...
Ask Ava, Episode 253: “What Can We Learn From the “American Murder: Gabby Petito” True-Crime Series? “
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Ask Ava, Episode 252: “What is the Nonfatal Strangulation and Smothering Response Team?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Ask Ava, Episode 251: “What if somebody says, ‘Your Body, My Choice’?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
