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...
by DOVE Center Blog | Jul 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
As a survivor and victim’s advocate, working to empower others who have been victimized by domestic violence and sexual assault, I’ve spent a lot of time working one-on-one with survivors: learning their stories, advocating for their needs, helping them...
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