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Meet Roosevelt Gilmore, Prevention Educator for Guys Groups
Where did you go to school, and what did you study? I attended Florida International University (FIU) and majored in Psychology. What do you love about working at Safe Connections? I like the importance of self-care that is promoted at…
13 Reasons Why Not
The Netflix series, 13 Reasons Why, has been stirring up controversy ever since it’s release. Some experts are saying that its graphic displays of suicide and rape are not only triggering, but dangerous, especially considering the target audience is young…
Kara’s Story: Starting Over After Sexual Assault
“Safe Connections saved my life. It restarted me. I tell everyone about Safe Connections.” After a night out, Kara woke up with no recollection of what happened to her the evening before. She remembered being at a bar before it…
February isn’t Just About Valentine’s Day
It’s February again which means that we get to find out if there is going to be six more weeks of winter, who wins the Super bowl and if we’re going to have a date on Valentine’s Day. What most people…
New Grant to Increase Bystander Intervention
You’re at the store and you see a parent hit and scream at her child. Should you intervene? Research shows that most people would look the other way. In fact, experts don’t yet know the best way to handle these…
Give a Gift. Change a Life.
At Safe Connections, we often say we provide life-changing services to survivors of domestic and sexual violence. There’s no better example of this than a former client sharing her story. Take a moment to meet Cecelia. My name is Cecelia….
Give a Little, Help a Lot
Great Ways to Give to Safe Connections That Don’t Cost You a Dime The Schnucks eScrip Program An easy way to give back (without spending more of your own hard-earned money) is signing up for the Schnucks eScrip program and selecting Safe…
New Cell Phone Law Helps Domestic Violence Survivors
Today, nearly everyone has a cell phone that provides critical access to family, friends and support services. Now, domestic violence survivors can obtain some peace of mind when it comes to separating a cell phone account from their abuser thanks…