Every April, communities across the country recognize Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about sexual violence and promoting prevention. While it is important to support survivors, it is equally important to focus on how we can prevent harm before it happens. One powerful prevention strategy is bystander intervention, which encourages people to safely step in when they witness behavior that could lead to harassment or assault.
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Haven FYI – Friday March 27, 2026
Next month is sexual assault awareness month – let’s “keep telling people” – the only way to end sexual assault is to bring it out of the shadows and stop pretending we don’t know what’s going on.
Haven FYI – Friday March 20, 2026
Have you heard of love bombing? It’s a term used to describe when someone overwhelms another person with intense attention, affection, and praise very early in a relationship.
Haven FYI – Friday March 13, 2026
Unfortunately, leaving an abusive relationship doesn’t always mean a survivor can completely cut off contact. Many people who separate from an abusive partner still have to communicate with them—often because they share children, custody arrangements, finances, or other legal matters. If you’re having trouble communicating with an abusive ex-partner, you’re not alone—and there are strategies that may help make those conversations safer and less stressful.
