Blog
We hope you visit our blog often and find the slightly longer articles to be a more in-depth way to engage with the agency outside of our social media feeds. Expect to hear more about the behind-the-scenes life at South Valley Services, messages from our staff about their work, and guest articles penned by our volunteers. Feel free to let us know if you have story ideas.
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March 14, 2024As we celebrate Women's History Month, we want to acknowledge the unsung heroes who pioneered the fight against domestic violence. These courageous ...
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February 15, 2024In an era where technology seamlessly integrates into the tapestry of our lives, relationships have evolved alongside it. However, this digital ...
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February 2, 2024Guest Author: Abe Rawlings, Education and Prevention Director Welcome to the first day of Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month! For the next ...
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January 19, 2024January marks National Stalking Awareness Month, spotlighting the pervasive issue that affects millions of lives in the United States. Stalking is ...
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December 28, 2023The holiday season is often a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for individuals experiencing domestic violence or abuse, this time ...
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December 21, 2023Domestic violence casts a long and dark shadow, touching the lives of those directly involved and, perhaps most tragically, affecting the most ...
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December 9, 2023As we immerse ourselves in the holiday season, we need to also acknowledge that not everyone experiences this time with unbridled joy. For survivors ...
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November 17, 2023For many, the holiday season is traditionally a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration but it can also carry with it a concerning and often ...
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November 2, 2023Domestic violence is a pervasive issue that affects millions of individuals around the world, regardless of their location. However, it's crucial to ...
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October 24, 2023Hispanic women who are victims of domestic abuse often go unnoticed because they are afraid, alone, and don't feel comfortable talking about their ...
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September 26, 2023With school back in session, now is a great time to bring up the importance of internet safety. Children are now, more than ever, exposed to the ...
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February 15, 2023The concept of what a healthy relationship is can be confusing to many as we are surrounded by media full of unrealistic relationships, social media ...
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January 9, 2023When clients and their children arrive at our shelter, 98% report having zero income. Often, their only possessions are the clothes on their backs ...
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January 9, 2023In just ten minutes or less, police officers can determine a person’s risk of becoming a homicide victim using the lethality assessment. During these ...
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December 13, 2022SVS is delighted to once again be participating in the Sub-4-Santa program this year. We are always immensely grateful to receive so many different ...
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December 12, 2022As South Valley Services approaches our 25th anniversary, we wanted to reflect on the best ways SVS has been able to help as many victims of domestic ...
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November 14, 2022In late September, mineral exploration and drilling services company, Boart Longyear gathered 44 of its senior leaders from across the globe to ...
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November 2, 2022Becoming a supportive and compassionate listener to survivors can be an uncomfortable experience as it requires the listener to hear about events ...
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May 12, 2022By Wendy Canova, LCSW Sexual assault is a serious, traumatic event for the survivor of the assault. Their mind and body know that the individual is ...
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April 20, 2022Sexual assault is a form of abuse used to gain power and control over another person. Every 68 seconds, an American is sexually assaulted. 1 in 6 ...
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April 20, 2022I received a text the other day from one of our donations team members with the photo on the right, which is "holiday central" at the shelter. ...
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April 20, 2022Thanksgiving means a lot of "what are you thankful for" prompts in your newsfeeds. I've been thinking about my list and realizing that I don't remind ...
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October 29, 2020We want to share some great reads that can help people better understand interpersonal violence and move forward toward ...
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October 21, 2020With new technology emerging all the time, there are more and more resources available to survivors. But, unfortunately, this also means more risks. ...
DISCLAIMER:
- These posts are for general information and education purposes only.
- These posts are not therapy and are not a replacement for treatment.
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For additional 24/7 support and resources for sexual assault:
- RAINN https://www.rainn.org or 800-656-4673
- Rape Recovery Center https://www.raperecoverycenter.org or 888-421-1100 (English) or 801-924-0860 (Spanish)