A flyer explaining easy steps for reaching out for Safe+Sound's free domestic violence services.
Topic: Trauma
Love Shouldn’t Hurt – Domestic Violence services
A flyer explaining easy steps for reaching out for Safe+Sound's free domestic violence services.
How We Talk About Domestic and Sexual Violence
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...
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...
Ask Ava, Episode 83: “Why is it hard for some survivors of abuse to tell their stories?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 82: “Why is emotional abuse so harmful?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Why Domestic Violence is a Community Issue
A blog post explaining how DV affects children, family and friends, the workplace, and the community. Community members often tell us that they see domestic violence as a “private” or “family issue” that only affects the two people...
Ask Ava, Episode 80: “Why is domestic violence a community issue?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Ask Ava, Episode 68: “Can teens develop PTSD from abusive relationships?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
Power & Control in Domestic Abuse
A blog post explaining how one partner gaining and keeping power and control is the center of an abusive relationship, and alternatively, what healthy P/C looks like. The ability to control our own lives through decisions is powerful,...
