by Markee Pickett | May 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Planning to leave an abusive relationship or violent situation can be frightening. Not only do survivors of domestic violence worry about themselves and their children, they worry about the safety of their four-legged family members. “What shelter would take me, my...
by DOVE Center Blog | Apr 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Sexual violence permeates our culture. From violent rape scenes shown on popular TV shows, movies and other media, to near-daily reports of sexual assaults happening on college campuses. From sexist dress codes and common slang that reinforce rape culture to famous...
by DOVE Center Blog | Feb 18, 2021 | Uncategorized
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, where young people across the country join in a national effort to raise awareness about the issue of teen dating violence. In the U.S., 1 in 3 teens will experience dating violence before they become adults, according...
by Markee Pickett | Jan 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
In a world where stalking is common — according to the Stalking Prevention, Awareness & Resource Center — learning technology safety can be a vital tool during frightening situations. During their lifetime, 1 in 6 women and 1 in 17 men will experience stalking,...
by Markee Pickett | Dec 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
While the holiday season is widely thought of as being joyful and a time to be with family, for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, it’s often a time of sorrow and loneliness. Advocates at DOVE Center — Southern Utah’s 24-hour agency that provides a...
by DOVE Center Blog | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Most people volunteer or choose to go into “helping” professions because they want to make a difference in the lives of others. This is the very reason I serve on DOVE Center’s Hospital Advocate Response Team (HART). Over the years, I’ve enjoyed volunteering in a...
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