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.
All Highlights
Available Soon: 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 ...
New Shipping & Handling Rates – February 2024
Beginning on Monday, February 19th, Safer Society will increase its shipping and handling rates. Retail customers will receive free shipping on book orders of $100 or more (excludes training registration fees) ...
Understanding the Impact of Stress and Self-Care: Key Findings from the 2023 Safer Society Survey
The global events of the past few years have significantly impacted people’s lives. We’ve found ourselves figuring our way through the COVID-19 pandemic, increasing effects of climate change, political unrest, civil unrest related to racial and ethnic inequities, increases in food and housing insecurity, and cuts in funding for services ...
A New Era at MASOC
We want to congratulate the folks at MASOC for the appointment of Meg Bossong as the agency's first full-time executive director. Meg succeeds Joan Tabachnick, who will stay involved during the transition. Founded by Steve Bengis in 1986, MASOC has provided education and training services to professionals; educated legislators on ...
