Maria* was hesitant to speak up against her boyfriend. She was scared that she would be in more danger if she said something about how he hit her and belittled her. Her fear told her it would be worse if she tried to say something or get away from him. One day, she...

Breaking the silence includes learning how to stay safe in the future. From understanding the dynamics of violence to knowing how to plan for safety, families at Stepping Stones are able to learn to live free from all forms of abuse. Adults in our programs take an...

Stepping Stones advocates are available 24/7/365 on our Helpline - that includes nights, weekends, and holidays. From January 1 - September 30, 2019, Advocates have answered over 1,100 helpline calls from adults in crisis or seeking information and referrals for...