Signs of Hope

Tragedy at UNLV

Blog, Counseling, Crisis Response December 8, 2023 0Comments

In response to this tragedy at UNLV, Signs of HOPE stands in solidarity with those affected. In response to this tragedy at UNLV, Signs of HOPE stands in solidarity with those affected. We understand the profound impact that traumatic events can have on individuals and the community at large. In an effort to provide support, Signs of HOPE will be establishing a free support group to help those coping with the emotional aftermath of this incident that will begin on Wednesday, December 13 at 5:30pm, and is open to any…

SOH – Bilingual Community Education Specialist

Careers August 30, 2023 0Comments

JOB TITLE: Bilingual Community Education Specialist Reports To: Prevention, Education, and Outreach Director Please apply at: https://sohlv.bamboohr.com/careers/26 SUMMARY: This individual must be proficient in both English and Spanish. This position is responsible for providing coordination of prevention and education programs, workshops, and trainings to the community at large, with an emphasis on, but not limited to, the Latinx community, particularly Spanish speaking clients. Serves as a facilitator for Signs of HOPE’s adult-focused programs and curriculums, including, but not limited to, Enough Abuse, StaySAFE, SAINT, Sexual Assault 101, and SOH’s in-services. ESSENTIAL…

SAAM Resource Fair April 5th

Blog, SAAM March 31, 2022 0Comments

The Impact of Medical Racism and Sexism on Maternal/Child Health

Blog February 28, 2022 0Comments

One of the most insidious forms of racial oppression is medical racism which, combined with medical sexism, causes especially devastating harm to Black women and children. Black women are 3 times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than white women. The majority of the deaths, 2 in 3, are preventable, and all of the causes of these disparities can be traced back to structural racism. A general lack of access to medical care means that Black mothers are much more likely to receive prenatal care late in their pregnancy…

Resources and Integration for Survivor Empowerment (RISE)

Partner Agencies February 17, 2022 0Comments

The Resources and Integration for Survivor Empowerment (R.I.S.E.) program provides intensive and comprehensive services to victims of all forms of human trafficking and exploitation. More information

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)

Partner Agencies February 17, 2022 0Comments

For the past twenty years, the FBI Victim Services Division has stationed Victim Services Specialists in every FBI field office throughout the United States and territories. Victim Services Specialists work with victims of federal crimes during the FBI investigation, providing resources and referrals, emotional support and case status updates. The FBI Victim Services Specialists work closely with local agencies to ensure victims needs are met as well as the US Attorney’s Office’s Victim Witness Coordinator to ensure a continuum of care for those victims whose criminal cases are federally prosecuted.

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY)

Partner Agencies February 17, 2022 0Comments

Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) is the most comprehensive service provider for the thousands of unaccompanied homeless youth in Southern Nevada. Exclusively serving unaccompanied homeless youth, ages 12 through 20, NPHY provides free and confidential wraparound services uniquely designed to meet the varied needs of young people. NPHY’s programs and services include street and community outreach, Safe Place mobile crisis intervention, basic needs services, family reunification assistance, emergency shelter, a drop-in center, life skills training, therapy, transitional housing, education and employment assistance, enrichment activities, and case management by licensed…

Rite of Passage – The Embracing Project

Partner Agencies February 17, 2022 0Comments

The Embracing Project (TEP) is a Rite of Passage program advocating peace and healing for youth survivors of violence, sexual exploitation, and trafficking, through the development of specialized programs, trauma-informed care, and unconditional support.

Family and Child Treatment of Southern Nevada (FACT)

Partner Agencies February 17, 2022 0Comments

FACT is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping Nevadans heal from the traumas and cycle of abuse, neglect, & violence through education, prevention, and treatment services FACT website

Preventing Interpersonal Violence With a More Equal And Just Economy

Blog January 31, 2022 0Comments

Understanding the factors that make people more vulnerable to interpersonal violence can also help us identify protective factors that can keep them safe. This is how we begin to understand violence prevention in a more holistic way. It’s not just about addressing restrictive gender roles and educating people about healthy relationships. We also need to look at how various forms of oppression make people more vulnerable to violence, and understand that the struggle to end interpersonal violence is tied to other struggles for justice. Poverty is one such form of…

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