Article from Safe+Sound Somerset staff including the low stats about false reports, and how believing survivors is important to ending sexual and domestic violence. "If our community’s initial response to someone revealing sexual violence is a concern about it being...
Topic: Teen Dating Violence
Ask Ava, Episode 160: “What if someone lies about using birth control?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Unpacking Trauma-Informed Teaching
Article from "Cult of Pedagogy" blog about the basics of trauma and how teachers and school staff can incorporate trauma-informed strategies.
Ask Ava, Episode 159: Ask Ava Anything! Questions from April 2023
A special episode of Ask Ava where we answer three questions from this month: -"If something isn't about sex, why is it considered sexual harassment?" - specifically gay slurs and asking someone out over and over -"What if my partner...
Video: Ask Ava, Episode 159: Ask Ava Anything! Questions from April 2023
A special monthly episode of Ask Ava where we answer 3 questions from teens and young adults this month: -"If something isn't about sex, why is it considered sexual harassment?" - specifically gay slurs and asking someone out over and...
Ask Ava, Episode 158: “What if I’m afraid to tell anyone about someone sexually assaulting me?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
“Center Survivors: A Resource for Families and Educators in Responding to Sexual Violence”
Article with advice for supporting young people who experience sexual violence.
Stalking and Sexual Violence – Infographic
Stats and information about how these 2 types of violence often connect. Produced by Stalking Prevention, Awareness and Resource Center (SPARC)
Sexual Violence and Stalking video – from SPARC
A video about the connection between these two topics, which can assist service providers and legal professionals. From Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center (SPARC).
2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health by The Trevor Project
Study with statistics and information about supporting LGBTQ+ youth, who are at high risk for suicidal ideation, and higher risk for dating violence because of how others mistreat them.