St. Peter’s Crime Victims Services

LiveSmart: Pinwheels for Prevention – Raising Awareness for Victims of Child Abuse

April 20, 2023

The month of April is National Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention month; teaching children about personal safety beginning at a young age is an important first step in prevention. [...]

“Art for the Heart” Showcases Survivor’s Artwork

June 2, 2021

One of Izzy's submissons. A ciricle in black on a white background. Inside the circle is a tree, with branches reaching the edge of the ciricle. The tree stands on a ledge, to the left is a girl in a dress, hand up, blowing leaves away. A shaded grey sky and a sun are behind the tree branches. The entire image is drawn in black.

The virtual art gallery showcased the work of survivors of crime, with numerous submissions from members of the ART support group. [...]

LiveSmart: Vicarious Trauma – Self-Care and Balance are Critical for Survival

April 21, 2021

Encouraging self-care for patients, their loved ones and their health care providers is crucial to keeping vicarious trauma at bay. [...]