This safety plan is geared towards young adults and teens for how to stay safe both in and outside of a relationship: at school and work, when they wake up, at home, with friends, and online
Topic: Sexual Violence
Ask Ava, Episode 180: “Is it sexual assault to pressure someone into sexual activity?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
“How Unconditional Positive Regard Transforms Classrooms”
Article about one method of working with students in a trauma-informed way.
Counseling Services at Safe+Sound Somerset
Information about adult and youth individual counseling. Includes a description of our K.I.T.E. (Knowledge, Inspiration, Togetherness, Empowerment) support group for adult survivors of domestic and/or sexual violence.
Fast Facts abou PrEP and PEP
Flyer explaining two medications and how to contact a counselor. PrEP is a medication that is 99% effective at preventing HIV transmission via sex and 74% via injection drug use when taken as directed.
Ask Ava, Episode 179: “Why don’t people believe victims or survivors of sexual assault?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Video – Ask Ava, Episode 179: “Why don’t people believe victims or survivors of sexual assault?”
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 178: “What if I remember abuse from when I was younger, and I need support now?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
Resources for Survivors of Stalking and Cyberstalking
Article about what stalking is, examples including cyberstalking, and how to get help. From Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), which operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline.
Ask Ava, Episode 175: “What kind of trouble do people get into for crimes like sexual assault?”
A short podcast episode where we give real answers to real questions from teens and young adults about relationships, consent, dating violence, and more.
