The Center for Safer Communities

20/04/2026

Planning to come to Steppin' Up? Check out The Well Collaborative NH's breakfast before or after our 5k!

20/04/2026

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Adolescence is one of the most critical periods of brain development. Because the teenage brain is still forming the neural pathways that shape behavior, learning, and emotional regulation, exposure to highly stimulating content like po*******hy can have a powerful impact on how the brain develops and how young people understand relationships, sexuality, and themselves.

Explore expert-backed research and tips in our new fact sheet:
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Access it here: https://buff.ly/ZNj8vCF

18/04/2026

📣We are just TWO WEEKS away from the 20th Annual Steppin' Up to End Violence 5k Walk and Fun Run! 🏃

Register, donate, and learn more here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/steppinuptoendviolence2026/

17/04/2026

💡FREE INFO SESSSION! 💡

🤔Struggle with knowing how to talk to teens about substance use?
🫣Not sure of how to bring up consent and boundaries in relationships?

This ONLINE session is for you! Join us Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30 on Zoom to discuss these topics and more with trained professionals.

Conversations like this don't have to be scary, and talking to youth about these topics appropriately helps to build strong relationships and increase protective factors for them.

Register and join us next week! 🩵

17/04/2026

Prevention Educator (Kerry) and Development and Communication Manager (Karen) recently sat down with NCTV to discuss our upcoming Steppin' Up event on May 2, 2026 and how this event has supported The Center for Safer Communities' mission over the last 20 years!

Watch this clip to learn how to register and all the details of the event. The full video can be found on our YouTube page here: https://youtu.be/SxX-f1kohwc?si=br4SJ9vvPBoYBjQh

16/04/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been postponed. The Plainfield Public Libraries and The Center for Safer Communities apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to a rescheduled event this summer!

16/04/2026

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West Central Behavioral Services receives approval for a new facility in Claremont. Construction to begin this summer.

15/04/2026

EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO UNFORSEEN CIRCUMSTANCE, PLEASE KEEP A LOOK OUT FOR A RESCHEDULE!

Join us tomorrow, April 16th from 5:30-6:30 at the Philip Read Memorial Library in Plainfield to talk about unhealthy and healthy relationship signs, as well as tips and strategies to talk with the young people in your life about relationships and friendships!

15/04/2026

We are so honored to have the support of local sponsors like Crown Point Cabinetry, who sponsored our 20th Annual Steppin' Up 5k this year at the "Inspire" level! Please show this local business your support and thank them for supporting survivors and our efforts to end violence in our communities. Thank you, Crown Point! We could not do this work without your support.💜

Still need to register for Steppin' Up? It isn't too late! Click here: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/steppinuptoendviolence2026/

14/04/2026

Claremont Savings Bank is proud to support the Center for Safer Communities and their Steppin’ Up to End Violence event on Saturday, May 2 at 9 a.m. at the Claremont Middle School.

CSC has been a vital resource in Sullivan County for decades, offering free and confidential services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence, stalking, and trafficking. Their mission is to support survivors, provide safety and advocacy, and help build a community that is educated, accountable, and committed to creating a safer culture. We’re honored to stand with CSC as they continue this important work.

Learn more about the Center for Safer Communities at https://cscnh.org/

14/04/2026

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and NSVRC has a collection of great resources to help bring awareness to this issue and share knowledge about how to best support survivors.

Their resources include this incredible guide for friends and family of sexual assault survivors.https://www.nsvrc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/friends_and_family_guide_final.pdf

If you or someone you love is experiencing sexual assault, harassment, abuse, or violence, reach out to The Center for Safer Communities. We listen. We believe. We advocate. 24/7/365.