Title IX is an extremely important piece of legislation that affects all students in one way or another — yet many students struggle to understand exactly how this law impacts them. Here are some things you should know about Title…
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Types of Domestic Violence
When people think about what domestic violence looks like, they often think about it in terms of bruises and black eyes. While physical abuse is one of the most common forms of domestic violence, the reality is that domestic violence…
Abuse in LGBTQ+ Relationships
Domestic abuse and sexual violence prevention movements have become stronger since these issues hit the public spotlight. Notable cultural shifts, like the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements, Title IX advocacy, criminalization of marital rape, are clear signs that increased awareness and…
What is a Healthy Teen Dating Relationship?
Navigating romantic relationships can be difficult at any age. Building and maintaining healthy romantic relationships is often a skill we build over time, developing as we grow and learn more about ourselves and others. Specifically, the added stress of surging…
Sex Trafficking: What you didn’t know
When most people think about human trafficking, they often think about it as a problem that does not happen in the United States. The reality is, human trafficking is a national and international crime that occurs frequently within the United…
Sex Trafficking: Red Flags and Resources
Spotting the signs of sex trafficking Sex trafficking is a crime that thrives on being hidden in plain sight. Traffickers actively maintain complete control over the victims they exploit, so it can be difficult for victims to report abuse or…
Making a Safety Plan
Safety Planning Though you do not have control over your partner’s violence, you do have a choice about how to get yourself and your children to safety. Leaving must be done with a careful plan. Abusers often become more violent…
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Blogger Lisa Simani sat down with Meg Meyers, Teen Therapist at Safe Connections, for Mental Health Awareness month in May. LS: Tell me about the mental health issues you are working on with teens that come to Safe Connections for…
Yoga and Community Partnership Help Trauma Survivors
Thanks to its many physical, emotional and spiritual benefits, yoga has gained significant popularity over the past decade. It has become more accessible and less intimidating. More and more, research supports yoga as an effective and holistic tool in a…