April is ‘Stress Awareness Month’ and this is a good ‘Awareness’ emphasis to share with victims of domestic violence since abuse of any kind is one of the adverse life experiences that can lead to stress. Stress – particularly stress caused by domestic violence – can lead to serious physical and mental health issues on […]
What are the ‘Red Flags’ that Domestic Abuse May Turn Deadly?
If you or someone that you know are dealing with domestic abuse, what are the ‘red flags’ that the abuse could turn deadly for you? What are the signs that things could get serious very quickly? Here are some questions to ask: Do they tend to think that they ‘own’ you? This may start off […]
‘Romantic’? Not So Much. Things That Abusers Use To Hook You
One characteristic of abusive personalities is that there are common tactics that most use. These tactics create a pattern of behavior that can give us clues to their motivation and their intentions for the relationship. What is interesting is that our society, and Hollywood in particular, tend to ‘romanticize’ these very behaviors that abusers use […]
February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
When people speak of domestic violence often times it is assumed they are talking about adults, but did you know teen dating violence is all around us? According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC) 1 in 11 females and 1 in 14 males experienced physical dating violence last year and 1 in 8 females […]
January is National Stalking Awareness Month
January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and The Safe Place would like to take this opportunity to educate our community on the issues of stalking, including promoting awareness and prevention. The United States Department of Justice defines the term stalking as “engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause […]
Domestic Violence and the Holidays: What You Should Know
Unfortunately, domestic violence around the holidays is all too common. Men, women, and children often experience domestic abuse or some type of violence around major holidays, such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s. Why? There are a number of reasons that can lead up to domestic violence around this time of the year. *Stress with […]
December is National Human Rights Month
The month of December is a busy one. Decorating, shopping, wrapping, and cooking are just a few of the activities that take over. December also brings National Human Rights month. This month, everyone in the United States is encouraged to come together and stand up for equality, justice, and the dignity of all humans. This is […]
How About Giving to The Safe Place On ‘Giving Tuesday’?
November 30, 2021 has been set aside as a day that is dedicated to “radical generosity around the world”. (givingtuesday.org) It was established in 2012 as a day to simply do good for others. Anyone who wants to give and do good for others can participate! Whether you choose to give of your time or […]
September is National Friendship Month
September is National Friendship Month and September 19 is National Women’s Friendship Day. One of the best ways that we can be a ‘true friend’ to the women in our life is to help them break the cycle of abuse in their lives. 1 in 3 women have experienced some form of physical violence by […]
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Sunday, September 5 through Saturday, September 11, is National Suicide Prevention Week. Friday, September 10 is World Suicide Prevention Day. A lot of people are uncomfortable talking about suicide. We don’t want to think about it, much less talk about it. But it’s time that we move past the […]
