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.
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Memorial Day Office Closure Notice
To the Safer Society Community, We would like to inform you that the Safer Society Foundation office will be closed on Monday, May 27th, in observance of Memorial Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, May 28th, and we will resume our regular operations and services. Should you have any ...
2024 Founder’s Award from Stop It Now: Joan Tabachnick
We at Safer Society Foundation are pleased to congratulate Joan Tabachnick on receiving the 2024 Founder's Award from Stop It Now!. This award honors the compassion and hope that Fran Henry, the founder of Stop It Now!, brought to the field of child sexual abuse prevention. Joan exemplifies these qualities ...
The Importance of Self-Care for Mental Health Professionals During Awareness Month
May marks a significant month on the calendar for mental health professionals and the broader community. It is designated as Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to breaking down the barriers of stigma surrounding mental health and fostering a culture of empathy and support. As we've explored complex topics ...
Becoming the Man I Want to Be, 2nd Edition
In the years since we published the first edition of Becoming the Man I Want to Be, we have learned a lot about how clients and clinicians alike use workbooks to make better lives happen. Based on these new insights, authors David Prescott and Dawn Pflugradt partnered with Safer Society ...
Safer Society Looks Forward to the NYS ATSA / NYS Alliance Joint Conference
We are excited to announce that we will be exhibiting at the upcoming NYS ATSA / NYS Alliance Joint Conference, taking place from May 20 to May 22 in Saratoga Springs, New York. This annual event is a premier gathering for professionals in the field of sexual abuse prevention and ...
Applying Neuroscience to Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), a time to reflect on how we can come together to better prevent and respond to sexual violence. This month, we’d like to highlight some of the recent findings from neuroscience research that will help us better understand the factors contributing to sexual ...
Social Work Month: A Needed Shift Towards Understanding People Who Sexually Abuse
March is Social Work Month, dedicated to celebrating social workers' invaluable contributions to society. Organized by the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), Social Work Month has been celebrated every March since 1963. NASW first launched the celebration to raise public awareness of the profession. In 1984, the U.S. Congress ...
Navigating the Complexities of Teen Sexting and Sexual Trends
A surprising one-third of young people between the ages of 11 and 21 have received a “sext.” Sexting (sending or receiving texts, photos, or videos containing sexually explicit content) has become a common behavior, especially among older teens. In a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, psychologist Debby Herbenick ...
