Join Us For Our Second Annual Strength Soirée
For more than forty years, Stepping Stone Shelter has stood beside survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking across Northwest Indiana, offering hope in moments of crisis and resources for long-term healing. To honor the survivors we serve every day, we invite our community to pull up a seat at our table for […]
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 […]
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 […]
What to Expect When You Reach Out: Joining Our Community of Support
Taking the first step to reach out is one of the bravest things you will ever do. Whether you’re in crisis right now, still figuring out if what happened to you “counts,” or simply looking for someone who understands, we are here for you. You belong here, and we want you to know what to […]
Welcome to the Stepping Stone’s Blog: A Place for Healing, Education, and Community
At Stepping Stone, for the past 43 years, our doors have opened not just to provide shelter, but to welcome survivors into something powerful: a community. When we talk about community in the context of domestic violence survival, sexual violence survival, and trafficking survival, we’re talking about something sacred, a network of understanding that says, […]
What Healthy Love Looks Like After Crisis: Hope, Healing, And Relationships
For survivors of domestic violence, the idea of ‘healthy love’ can feel complicated or intimidating. Even the word ‘love’ can carry mixed emotions: longing, fear, grief, and hope all at once. After escaping an abusive relationship, survivors may face challenges when trying to form a new, healthy relationship later on. Trust is fragile, and it […]