Gentlemen Take A Stand Against Violence

Take A Stand is a campaign to get men in our communities involved in speaking out and standing against intimate partner violence. Assistance can take many forms, but the single most productive step can simply be speaking out.

Taking a stand makes it more difficult for people to get away with violence and abuse because people recognize it more easily. Often, people are more compelled to speak out when supported by others, making it easier for people to reach out and ask for help.

Men can take a stand for various reasons, mostly because, if YOU DON’T, WHO WILL? –

Take A Stand with SAFV Task Force

Ways that your donations benefit survivors in Uinta County:

🌟 How donations directly support survivors

• Emergency Shelter Access — Provides safe, confidential shelter for adults and children escaping violence, including bedding, food, hygiene items, and transportation so survivors can flee dangerous situations immediately.
• 24/7 Crisis Response — Ensures an advocate is always available—day or night—to answer crisis calls, respond to hospitals or law enforcement requests, and support survivors during their most vulnerable moments.
• Legal Advocacy — Helps survivors file protection orders, navigate court hearings, understand their rights, and stay informed and supported throughout complex legal processes.
• Medical Advocacy — Ensures survivors are not alone during forensic exams or medical appointments, providing emotional support, information, and coordination with healthcare partners.
• Safety Planning — Funds trained advocates who help survivors create personalized plans to stay safe whether they choose to leave, stay, or are unsure.
• Basic Needs Support — Covers essentials like clothing, diapers, gas cards, food, and emergency transportation—critical for survivors rebuilding stability.
• Children’s Support — Provides trauma‑informed activities, safety resources, and emotional support for children who have witnessed or experienced violence.
• Housing & Stability Assistance — Helps survivors secure safe housing, pay deposits, access utilities, and connect with long‑term stability resources.
• Community Prevention Education — Supports school programs, community trainings, and outreach that prevent violence before it occurs and build a safer Uinta County.
• Confidential, Trauma‑Informed Advocacy — Funds the trained advocates who walk alongside survivors with compassion, confidentiality, and respect for each person’s choices.
• System Coordination — Strengthens partnerships with law enforcement, prosecutors, healthcare providers, and social‑service agencies so survivors receive seamless, dignified support.
• Hope and Healing — Ensures survivors have someone in their corner—someone who listens, believes them, and helps them rebuild their lives.