Mental Health Awareness Month: The Intersection Of Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence, and Mental Health
During May, we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, encouraging conversations surrounding emotional well-being, healing, and support. At Stepping Stone shelter, we especially recognize the impact that domestic violence and sexual violence can have on a survivor’s mental and emotional health. The experience they have often leaves emotional scars that take time to heal and can […]
From Silence to Strength: Why Awareness Matters Every Day
Sexual Assault Awareness Month is coming to an end, but it’s important to remember that the conversation around sexual assault doesn’t end with April, and that this is a conversation that belongs to everyone. Sexual violence does not follow a calendar, and neither should our commitment to preventing it. Although April shines a light on […]
Resources For Survivors: What Stepping Stone Offers
It’s sexual assault awareness month, and if you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you should know what resources are available to you. It’s important for survivors to know one thing first and foremost: you are not alone. At Stepping Stone, we’re committed to providing survivors with a safe, supportive, and confidential space […]
How To Support A Survivor: What To Say, What To Avoid
Navigating the aftermath of an assault can be difficult, isolating, and traumatizing for a survivor. When a survivor shares their story with you, your response matters more than you may realize. Telling someone what happened is often one of the most difficult steps in the healing process, especially if they are experiencing feelings of fear, […]
Why Survivors Don’t Always Report And Why That’s Not Their Fault
As we make our way through Sexual Assault Awareness Month, one of our main focuses is educating the community about the complexities surrounding sexual assault. One of these complexities is the question that non-survivors may ask: “Well, why didn’t you just report it?” “Why didn’t you tell someone?” “Did you call the police?” While it […]
Stepping Stone Shelter Launches Community Conversation Series Across La Porte County
First Community Conversation Will Focus on Sexual Assault Awareness, Prevention, and Education In April, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Stepping Stone Shelter is raising awareness, education, and advocacy on this topic by launching our first Community Conversation. This structured educational conversation will focus on sexual assault awareness, prevention, and education on how the community can support […]
The Intersection Of Domestic Violence And Sexual Assault
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which means there’s no better time to educate our community about the impact sexual assault can have. At Stepping Stone Shelter, we support survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. As we discuss this issue, it’s important to recognize its nuances. One of these complexities is the […]
What Is Sexual Assault? Understanding Consent and Coercion
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month, we highlight the work we do every day: supporting survivors, creating safe spaces, and helping individuals rebuild a sense of autonomy and dignity. This month is an opportunity to broaden the community’s understanding of sexual assault, consent, coercion, trauma, and how to support survivors. We are using […]