Our blog covers a diverse range of topics aligned with our mission of harnessing the power of knowledge, compassion, and innovation to create a world free from sexual and social violence. The blog content is designed to be informative, thought-provoking, and aligned with our core values and objectives. By sharing knowledge, insights, and updates, we aim to engage our audience, foster discussion, and contribute to the ongoing efforts to address the critical issues within our scope of work.
CE Center Highlights
Social Work Month 2025: Compassion + Action
March is Social Work Month, a time to recognize the profound impact social workers have on our communities. The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) has chosen "Social Work: Compassion + Action" as this year's theme, emphasizing the essential balance social workers maintain between empathetic engagement and decisive action in ...
Validation Before Intervention: Christin Santiago’s Keys to Unlocking a Youth’s Potential
For over 25 years, recreational therapist Christin Santiago has dedicated her career to working with young people who have been labeled by society such things as "dangerous," "aggressive," or "problematic." In her TED Talk "Empowerment Through Understanding," she discusses her work with teens and kids who present with challenging behaviors ...
Social Justice in Practice: Resources and Strategies for Mental Health Professionals
Every year on February 20th, the world observes the World Day of Social Justice, a day organized by the United Nations and coordinated by the International Labor Organization (ILO). This day serves as a call to action, urging us to recognize and address the importance of social justice in fostering ...
Navigating Effective Treatment Methods for Individuals Who Have Sexually Abused
The search for effective treatment has resulted in a variety of approaches: strengths-based models, offense-focused models, cognitive-behavioral approaches, insight-oriented, self-regulation models, and many more. How do clinicians determine which approach method has the best chance of having an impact on their clients? ...
Innovations in the Treatment of People Who Sexually Abuse
In the mid-1970s, William Marshall and his colleagues at Queen’s University began to tackle one of the biggest questions facing therapists who work with people who have sexually abused: are those who perpetrate sexual abuse less driven by their impulse to offend thanks to treatment? Do we have an effective ...
The Holiday Season is Tough on Mental Health Providers
We know the holiday season is tough on clients due to factors such as negative family dynamics, the loss of a daily routine, financial pressures, etc., but it is also a very tough time for those in the mental health profession. Come join us during Safer Society’s “Safe Haven,” an ...
Understanding Intimate Partner Violence
Intimate partner violence (IPV) affects individuals across all walks of life. IPV is abuse or aggression that occurs in a romantic relationship. “Intimate partner” refers to both current and former spouses and dating partners. IPV can vary in how often it happens and how severe it is. It can range ...
