April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
Just as the crocuses, daffodils, and tulips announce spring, nonprofits, government agencies and community members plant blue and silver pinwheels to acknowledge Child Abuse Prevention month. Unfortunately, there has been a 6% rise in child abuse and neglect between 2014 and 2018. According to Prevent Child Abuse Utah, 1 in 10 children will be abused […]
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
During the month of April, Peace House and other’s around the globe are raising awareness about sexual assault. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), between 40% and 45% of women in an abusive relationship will also be sexually assaulted. The intersection between domestic violence and sexual assault is quite large. In fact, […]
Peace House Updates: In Relation to COVID-19
Donate Now! Our team at Peace House has been working closely with multiple agencies including the Summit County Health Department, Utah Department of Human Services, the Utah State Domestic Violence Coalition and the National Network to End Domestic Violence to proactively reduce the impacts of COVID-19 in our community while supporting the safety […]
Family Resources While Socially Isolating-Keeping the Kids Engaged
Resource Suggestions from our Community These are unprecedented times. COVID 19, for those who are healthy, has mandated a community wide, unexpected Staycation. Our community partners have been sharing some wonderful resources to assist with the challenges of housebound families and cultural inclusivity tips for organizations providing resources for the underserved. Entertainment Suggestions from Wasatch […]
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month 2020
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. One in three adolescents in the U.S. is a victim of physical, sexual, emotional or verbal abuse from a dating partner, a figure that far exceeds rates for other types of youth violence, according to loveisrespect.org. In addition, 1 in 10 high school students has been purposefully hit, […]
Orange the World: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Orange the World: Park City High School social justice club End Violence Now prepares for Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Walk a Mile in Her Shoes
Each year, Peace House sponsors a domestic violence awareness event called, “Walk a Mile in Her Shoes”. This men’s march against domestic violence attracts passionate marchers from as far away as Oklahoma. This year, we had an amazing turn out of first responders from both Wasatch and Summit counties. These folks know first hand about […]
For Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Missing From the Table
Missing from the Table Locations: Wasatch Library 465 East 1200 South Heber, UT 84032 Contact: Juan Lee Juan Lee <JLee@wasatch.utah.gov> Kamas Library 110 North Main Street, Kamas UT 84036 Lee Whiting lwhiting@summitcounty.org Heber Health Department 55 500 East Heber, UT 84032 Trudy Brereton <tbrereton@wasatch.utah.gov> Summit County Courthouse 60 North Main Street, Coalville UT 84017 Janna […]
Peace House in the News
Thanks to everyone that joined us for our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Enjoy this fun video made by KSL about the opening of our new campus. Thanks for the support!
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Domestic Violence Awareness Month evolved from the “Day of Unity” held in October 1981 and conceived by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. The “Day of Unity” soon evolved into a week, and in October of 1987, the first National Domestic Violence Awareness Month was observed. In 1989 Congress passed Public […]