Supporting Survivors
6 Books on Latino Resilience and Overcoming Hardship
For Latinos navigating hardship—be it systemic barriers, cultural pressures, or personal battles—finding literature that speaks to that specific journey is essential.
Read MoreSer fuerte no significa sufrir en silencio
by Karla Travieso, LCSW En muchas familias latinas, las niñas crecen con el mensaje de que ser fuerte significa quedarse callada. Nos enseñan a no llorar demasiado, a no quejarnos, a no mostrar debilidad. La fortaleza se asocia con el silencio, con cargar el dolor solas y con poner siempre las necesidades de los demás…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About the Election
The only way through is together. At Safe Passage, our commitment to supporting survivors of domestic violence and our resolve are as strong as ever in light of the increase in fear and risk that many members of our community are facing post-election. We know that domestic violence can affect anyone and also that the…
Read MoreEmpowering Reads for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The Survivor Anthology Project creates collections of work that include the diversity, creativity, and resilience of survivors’ experiences. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and the launch of our second issue of Survival & Beyond, we are spotlighting some empowering books that deserve a place on your October reading list! Some of these books…
Read MoreTeen Dating Violence: What are the facts?
Have you ever experienced the excitement of diving into a new romance? Or that incredible feeling when you meet someone who sets your heart racing? We’ve all been there, right? But there’s something crucial you should never forget when getting involved while you’re in middle school or high school: Teen Dating Violence.
Read MoreOur Stories Matter: A Reflection on Disability and Assault
Carrie is a member of the Safe Passage community who has chosen to share parts of her story as a survivor with a disability. All names have been changed to protect identities.
Read MoreLGBTQ+ Rights & Relationship Abuse: Bringing Discrimination Home
As political violence against LGBTQ rights increases, intimate violence also increases.
Read MoreMental Health and Abuse: Key Facts
Survivors of domestic violence often face mental health challenges as a result of the abuse, including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and suicidal ideation.
Read MoreCentering Marginalized Survivors of Domestic Violence
Individuals from communities of color and other marginalized groups often face increased rates of violence and experience unique barriers when seeking support and services.
Read MoreThe Power of Prevention
Moving Upstream Maybe you’ve heard the prevention parable, “Moving Upstream.” In the story, a person fishing in a river sees a person being carried downstream, struggling for life. They pull that person out, but more and more people keep being carried downstream, needing to be rescued. Exhausted from constantly pulling people out of the river,…
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