A blog post that describes forms of trauma, trauma-specific services, and trauma-informed approaches recognized utilized by S+SS Whenever Safe+Sound Somerset’s SPEAK Outreach and Prevention team hosts workshops, they spend a significant amount of time defining terms and laying...
Topic: Sexual Violence
Ask Ava, Episode 90: “Does domestic violence stop over the holidays?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Healing for Survivors of Sexual Assault Begins Here
A blog post introducing S+SS sexual violence resources and definitions As of October 1st, 2021, Safe+Sound Somerset expanded our trauma-informed services to serve survivors of sexual violence in Somerset County, NJ. For over 40 years, Safe+Sound Somerset has...
Live At Lunch – Legal Advocacy
A video interview with a Safe+Sound legal advocate, about creating safety for survivors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofvMhxc40Fg
Ask Ava, Episode 89: “What does sexual violence look like in a relationship?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
How Media Talks About Violence Impacts Survivors
A blog post that summaries positive and negative qualities of media exposure surrounding interpersonal violence for survivors. The media is a huge entity – from news to social media outlets, television to radio stations. The impact of this...
Sexual Assault in Domestic Abuse
A blog post informing about intimate partner sexual violence, with examples and definitions For over 40 years, Safe+Sound Somerset has provided safety, hope, and healing for survivors of domestic abuse in Somerset County. As of October 1st, 2021, we expanded our mission to also serve...
Ask Ava, Episode 84: “Why do people have trouble believing survivors of abuse?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Everything You Wanted to Know about Teen Dating Violence and Healthy Relationships
A video and quiz developed by Safe+Sound prevention educators and teen volunteers, for classes/groups or individuals.
Ask Ava, Episode 64: “What if the adults don’t believe me?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.