A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Topic: Survivor Services
A Story of Healing from PTSD
A blog post showing one family's journey from experiencing PTSD to healing while engaging in Safe+Sound services. You’re sitting on the couch watching a scary movie. Your heart races and your palms sweat, so you look around and listen...
Ask Ava, Episode 62: “Does abuse happen in LGBTQ+ relationships?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
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...
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...
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....
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 32: “How do restraining orders work?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
What Happens When I Need Shelter in a Crisis?
A handout explaining what to expect and information about our safe house services. Safe+Sound Somerset’s advocates, staff and volunteers with extensive training in domestic violence, answer hotline calls and respond to text messages 24 hours a day, seven...
What To Expect: When I Need Shelter In A Crisis
A blog post explaining Safe+Sound's emergency safe house and housing services. Safe+Sound Somerset’s advocates, staff and volunteers with extensive training in domestic violence, answer hotline calls and respond to text messages 24 hours a day, seven days a...
