A flyer naming different kinds of sexual violence and information about the Safe+Sound helpline.
Topic: Violence
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...
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...
Ask Ava, Episode 87: “What should I do if my partner is only abusive once?”
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...
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.
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...
Warning Signs of Domestic Violence
A blog post providing a list of abuse warning signs, even when someone is "just joking." When 1 in 3 women, 1 and 4 men, and 1 in 2 transgender and nonbinary people experience domestic violence in their...
Safety Planning for Leaving a Relationship
A blog post explaining tips for safety planning and how it can help, when staying in, leaving, or after a relationship ends. Many people in our community think that, as the lead agency for domestic violence response in Somerset County, we should encourage people...
Ask Ava, Episode 70: “What can I do if my partner threatens to hurt my ex?”
A short podcast episode geared towards teens and those who care about teens.
