A Message of Gratitude 
from Project SAGE

A Year End Video From Our Executive Director, Kristen van Ginhoven. Watch now.

Spotlight on Project SAGE

In the News

Community Spotlight: Talking About Online Safety For Teens

This month, Project SAGE was grateful to join the David M. Hunt Library for an important community conversation on online risks facing teens today. Our Director of Community Engagement, Linda Ciano, led the program, sharing practical insights and tools for parents, caregivers, and all who support young people in our region.

We’re always inspired by how our community shows up for one another - and how these shared conversations can make a real difference in keeping teens safe.

The Lakeville Journal covered the event, and you can read the full article here.

Thank you David M. Hunt Library, for hosting us and for your partnership.

An outpouring of generosity from our friends at LCBA!

The boxes and bags kept coming-and we couldn't be more grateful! Thanks to the incredible generosity of the Litchfield County Bar Association (LCBA) community, our shelves are now filled with personal care items our clients truly need. From those in shelter to those settling into new, safer homes, these donations bring comfort, dignity and real relief- especially during these cold winter months. Thank you for showing up with such care and kindness. It means more than you know!

Upcoming Events

Closed for Christmas Holiday

Thursday, December 25 and Friday, December 26

From all of us at Project SAGE, Merry Christmas. Remember, our 24/7 hotline will always be available at 860-364-1900.

Closed for MLK Day

Monday, January 19

Remember, our 24/7 hotline will always be available at 860-364-1900.

BINGO Night Fundraiser

Wednesday, January 21 | Morgan's Restaurant / Interlaken Inn, 74 Interlaken Road, Salisbury, CT, 06039

Enjoy a buffet dinner and 5 games of Bingo with prizes for $25 per person at Morgan's Restaurant. Dinner is at 5:15 p.m., bingo at 6:00 p.m. Call the Interlaken Inn at 800-222-2909 for reservations.

Resource Roundup

OPPORTUNITY: Changing the way we see, act, and think about masculinity…

Next Gen Men is launching its 2026 Youth Advisory Council, and they want your kids ages 13 to 17 to help lead the way. In exchange for sharing insights on what engages young people online, members of the Council will receive a paid honorarium and build important life skills. Click for details and to apply.

VIDEO: Surviving Post-Separation Abuse: Supporting Survivors After Escaping Domestic Violence

"Just leave and you'll be safe." This widely held misconception that abuse ends after a victim leaves a domestic violence situation places these survivors and their families at risk. The desire to maintain power and control of an intimate partner does not end when the relationship ends for an abusive partner. Thus, the abuse continues in ways that we know of as post-separation abuse. This video shares strategies that you can use to support survivors and mitigate these behaviors of post-separation abuse to improve the likelihood of safety for themselves and their children.

WEBSITE: Improving Prevention and Survivor Outcomes: Resources for Human Trafficking Victims, Healthcare Workers and Colleges

A severe problem hiding in plain sight, human trafficking affects millions of people around the world – including many in our very own communities. Find information and resources for healthcare professionals, educators, law enforcement personnel, and other community members.

Tech-related Resources

A Special Roundup for the Year of Digital Safety

ARTICLE: When Love-Bombing Is a Feature, Not a Red Flag

Popular AI companion apps don't passively wait for users to engage. They actively pursue interaction through carefully crafted push notifications that mimic the language of an attentive, sometimes needy, romantic partner. This AI “love bombing” is an intentional strategy to increase and maintain user engagement – and normalizes unhealthy relationships. Read about how to set healthy boundaries with AI here.

TOOLKIT: What Is Cyberstalking?

Cyberstalking is the misuse of technology to harass, stalk or threaten an individual. This toolkit helps you understand what cyberstalking is so you can better assess and understand your situation.

Jane Doe Society

Leave a Legacy of Home

Approximately one in four women experience sexual and physical violence, including stalking, by an intimate partner in their lifetime. However, only half of these crimes are reported to law enforcement. Many victims remain anonymous. The Jane Doe Society commemorates countless unidentified victims of intimate partner violence, honoring them and their untold stories.

Your contribution in the form of a planned gift to the Jane Doe Society strengthens the work of Project SAGE while acknowledging the lived experiences of all those impacted by domestic violence. Speak with your family and financial advisor about the Society’s planned giving options to leave your legacy in honor of those known and unknown.

Please contact Brenna Doyle, Development Associate, at brennad@project-sage.org to make an impact.

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