Ryan Melone

LiveSmart: Crime Victims Can Find Healing, Community with Virtual Support Groups

August 13, 2021

Shot of a young woman having a counselling session with a psychologist using a video conferencing tool

[This story was written by Ryan Melone, MHC, Therapist/Prevention Educator, St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services] Perhaps the most alarming, unintended consequence of the [...]

Virtual Support Groups Offer Crime Victims a Sense of Safety, Community During COVID Pandemic

January 21, 2021

To help victims and survivors of crime foster connection during the pandemic, St. Peter’s Crime Victim Services (SPCVS) is offering virtual support groups starting February 1. [...]

LiveSmart: Intimate Partner Violence on the Rise During COVID Crisis

April 22, 2020

During the COVID pandemic, incidents of intimate partner violence, commonly called domestic violence (DV), have surged across the world. But there is help. [...]

LiveSmart: Support, Assistance Critical for Victims of Domestic Violence

October 2, 2019

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the very real, very scary problem of intimate partner violence. [...]

LiveSmart: Intimate Partner Violence in the LGBTQ+ Community – Myth Vs. Reality

June 5, 2019

Intimate partner violence is an epidemic in the United States. And while the discussion tends to focus on heterosexual relationships, it is also an issue within the LGBTQ+ community. [...]

LiveSmart: Surviving Assault – Mental Health Support is Critical

May 23, 2019

Historically, the conversation about rape and sexual assault has focused on the assault itself. The aftermath of sexual assault, however, can be equally difficult for survivors to navigate. [...]

Troy Record: Hundreds Take Part in 12th Annual ‘Walk a Mile in Her Shoes’ Event in Troy

April 29, 2019

The Record published an article on the 12th annual "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" event, held Saturday, April 27 in Troy's Riverfront Park. [...]

LiveSmart: Pre-Prom Conversations Critical to Keeping Event Safe and Fun

April 11, 2019

Having a conversation with teens about expectations BEFORE prom night is critical. Here's how to get the dialogue started and to keep it open. [...]