Jan 21, 2021 | Children, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault
If last year taught us anything, it is that we must continue to shift and adapt to meet the needs of survivors in our community. While our services currently remain predominantly virtual, we wanted to highlight the work Resilience is doing at this time and the...
Jun 16, 2020 | Domestic Violence, Self-Care, Sexual Assault
Traumatic Events & Emotional Triggers While we are all feeling anxious, isolated, and a loss of control as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, survivors of domestic and sexual violence are faced with additional emotional hardships. Long after the physical threat...
Apr 8, 2020 | Sexual Assault
Supporting Survivors of Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Victim Specialist Cynthia A., BSW 1 in 3 women, and 1 in 4 men have experienced sexual violence involving physical contact during their lifetime. It is a community wide issue and can happen to anyone. Survivors...
Apr 6, 2020 | Sexual Assault
Films to Watch During Sexual Assault Awareness Month Resilience Staff Members **Trigger Warning** – The following media contains strong themes of sexual assault and may be triggering for some individuals. If you start watching the show and begin feeling...
Feb 1, 2018 | Sexual Assault
Coping with reminders of trauma when sexual assault and harassment stories dominate in media Megan Hennessey, LMSW Program Director Since early October it has been impossible to listen to the news, view one’s social media feed or even talk with friends without hearing...
Nov 20, 2017 | Sexual Assault
Addressing recent reports of sexual violence. by Holly Seymour-Jasinski, Resilient Spaces Program Facilitator I can’t keep up: Charlie Rose, Bill Cosby, Harvey Weinstein, Kevin Spacey, Louis C.K., Donald Trump, Bill O’Reilly, Roger Ailes, Roy Moore, Senator Al...
