Peaceful Means

07/20/2026

06/10/2026

Survivors of Sexual Assault Anonymous (SSAA), is an online recovery and support fellowship for survivors of sexual trauma.
After previewing the program, our team found it to be a meaningful resource for individuals seeking peer support, community, and healing through a 12-Step recovery model.

If you are interested in participating, we encourage you to register for an online meeting or reach out to learn more about the support available.

You are not alone. 💙

https://www.survivorsofsexualassaultanonymous.com

05/27/2026

We will be holding a weekend retreat next weekend for our community safety project. We are inviting youth and adults who work with youth in public safety out community projects to join us. The workshop will be on Sat & Sun (June 6 & 7) from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm daily.

To attend, go to the QR Code and register so we know how many people to expect. You can also go to https://forms.gle/GecXruLtM6buRCQE7

We will be serving lunch and light breakfast with snacks throughout the day.

We hope to see you 😀

05/19/2026

We will be having our Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design advisory board meeting Wednesday from 5-7 pm. We are looking for youth and adults in Pine Ridge who want to help us develop a Community Safety project.

Dinner will be served and you will receive compensation for your time.

We hope to see you there!

05/18/2026

We will be having our Survivors ESD Advisory Board meeting this evening from 5-7 pm. If you attended our meeting this past January or our workshop in March you are welcome to continue to help us develop this program. If you have an interest in helping us, you are welcome to come also.

We will provide a meal too 😋

05/04/2026

When a child or youth discloses harm, knowing what to do in that moment is critical.
- Stay calm
- Listen without interrupting
- Reassure them they are not to blame
- Follow proper reporting steps

Safe, informed responses can make a lasting difference in a young person’s life.

Learn more by watching this short video below.

What to do if a child discloses sexual abuse

04/28/2026

When a child or youth discloses harm, your response can shape their sense of safety. Whether you are family, work in a school, program, or community space, your words matter.
💛 Lead with:
“I believe you.”
“You did the right thing by telling me.”
“This is not your fault.”.

Watch below to learn more about how to respond in these important moments.

What to say if a child discloses sexual abuse

04/08/2026

Prevention is not just something we teach, it’s something we build together.

Through Peaceful Means, youth are learning to use their voice, trust their instincts, and recognize their worth.

From research to real-life impact, this is what prevention looks like. 🪶

03/20/2026

Wopila! 🫶

We are grateful to each of our donors who supported the Interpersonal Violence Research Lab (IVRL) on Giving Blue Day. 🫶💙

Thank you for investing in work that centers survivors and helps build safer communities.

03/10/2026

At Peaceful Means, we believe culture is a strength in prevention. 🪶