Sublette County SAFV Task Force

01/21/2026

We invite you to join these talented ladies and discover a new job opportunity that will improve your professional skills.

01/08/2026

📢 We’re Hiring!!

Victim Advocate (Full-Time)
Sublette County, Wyoming
Salary: $22/hr + (DOE)
Open Until Filled

Join Sublette County SAFV Task Force as a Victim Advocate and be part of a passionate team dedicated to supporting survivors of s*xual assault and family violence—and working to end it in our community. If you are driven to make a real difference, SAFV is an inspiring place to grow and serve.

💜 What You’ll Do:

Provide direct crisis support, advocacy, and short-term peer counseling
Support survivors with safety planning and accessing resources
Help clients navigate legal and social service systems
Deliver prevention education in schools and the community
Collaborate with partners and support outreach efforts (law enforcement, healthcare, social services)
Recruit, train, and support volunteers
Maintain accurate documentation and confidentiality

✅ What We’re Looking For:

High school diploma or equivalent (Bachelor’s preferred)
Experience in advocacy, crisis response, or prevention a plus (training provided)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work in high-stress emotionally challenging situations
Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism
Flexibility for evenings/weekends/on-call
Ability to pass a criminal background check

🎁 Benefits Include:

Competitive salary based on experience
Health benefits
Retirement plan
Paid vacation and sick time

📩 How to Apply:

Submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references to the Executive Director, Venesa Cassity, at [email protected].

🌟 SAFV Task Force is dedicated to empowering survivors, promoting prevention, and advocating for systemic change to end domestic violence. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Make a real difference in your community—apply today or share!

Send a message to learn more

01/07/2026

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness and take action against trafficking in our community.

January 11th is often observed as National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, encouraging people to wear blue in solidarity. Will you all join me in wearing blue?!

I will be posting weekly over the month about human and s*x trafficking, and hopefully, you will gain knowledge and open your mind to another horrible thing that happens in our communities.

Below is the link to the Human Trafficking website. You can look around and see how you can do your part to hopefully, one day, end this.

~Cheyenne

Explore ten things you can do to help end human trafficking.

01/06/2026

SAFV Task Force Christmas Party 2025!!!

The volunteers here are the absolute BEST and need recognition! They are the foundation for this program, and without them, SAFV wouldn't be what it is :)

When I started in March of last year, I greatly depended on those who have been here for a very long time! They truly helped me dive into advocacy, giving me the confidence and knowledge to do this job, and I am forever grateful to them!

I couldn't ask for a better group of people to work with. Hands down, some of the best people I have ever met, and those who know them, will also feel this way. The folks that we help in the community are lucky to have volunteers who care so deeply for our program and for them.... I believe that we won the lottery with this group!

Lynn McGarr
Cassie Wilson
Dezi Saathoff
Crystal Potter
Joel Klosterman
Eunice Allgood (former... so sad!) but still a great supporter of the program!

I hope that you all will thank them here or when you see them out and about because they deserve the recognition, as they are just wonderful humans!

~Cheyenne

01/05/2026

THE CYCLE OF VIOLENCE: explains behaviors seen in abusive relationships. The cycle continues to repeat itself over and over again, until the victim decides enough is enough. There are many reasons why someone stays in these types of relationships, and it is not our place to judge them. Some reasons may be: financial stability, children, the institution of their marriage, self-blame, denial, or they are plain scared and do not have the resources to help them understand that they can leave.

The cycle begins with an increase in tension within the relationship. This is followed by an acute episode of physical or emotional abuse. The final phase sees a de-escalation of tension and abuse, after which the cycle most likely will repeat itself.

In the tension-building phase, the abuser will show these signs:
*Moody
*Nitpicking
*Withdrawal of affection
*Yelling
*Put-downs
*Threats
*Use of drugs/alcohol

In this tension-building phase, the victim will show these responses:
*Attempts to calm the abuser down
*Nurtures them
*Becomes silent
*Isolates himself/herself from those close to them
*Agrees or tries to reason with their abuser
*Feels like they are walking on eggshells

The cycle continues, and it has now become the acute explosion phase. This is where things turn for the worse, unfortunately.

In the acute explosion phase, the abuser will:
*Hit
*Choke
*Humiliate
*R**e
*Imprisonment
*Weapons may be used
*Verbal abuse
*Strangulation

In this phase, the victim will show these responses:
*Protect themselves in any way they can
*Will call the police
*Tries to calm the abuser down
*Tries to reason
*May fight back
*Leaves

Once the abuse has stopped, a sharp drop in tension is observable in the abuser, and this is when the third stage starts, which is the honeymoon phase. This is where the abuser will show remorse and promise to make changes.

In this phase, the abuser will do this:
*Say I am sorry
*Declares love
*Cries
*Acts like they are the victim
*Gives gifts
*Says they will get counseling
*Says they will never do this again

In this phase, the victim may:
*Agree to stay
*Takes the abuser back
*Attempts to stop legal actions
*Feels happy & hopeful

This is a vicious cycle until the victim finally decides to leave. But remember, when they do decide to leave, that is the most dangerous time for them! So keep that in the back of your mind because as outsiders, we think it would be so easy to leave an abusive relationship, but until we have walked in those shoes, we cannot judge. We need to be open minded and believe their story.

~Cheyenne

12/29/2025

I wanted to share this article because SAFV sure means the world to me! We receive funding from the Wyoming Division of Victim Services as long as we remain compliant with their requirements. This funding provides the financial means to stay operational and be able to offer the assistance that our community needs when experiencing domestic violence, s*xual assault, or stalking.

~Cheyenne

12/10/2025

Parents, I am sure that you are aware of the slang terms that kids are using nowadays! They are foreign to us, but we need to get curious and ask our kids what these slang terms mean... it could end up being the best thing that we do.

For example, as adults, we say, "Let's Netflix and Chill," and to us, what does that mean? More than likely, it just means that we are going to watch Netflix and then fall asleep, hahah! But to kids, that means something totally different. If a kid says that we are going to Netflix and Chill, it means they are probably going to have s*x. Let's say that your daughter isn't familiar with all the slang terms that are used these days, and a guy asks her to come over to Netflix and Chill, and because that is a term that the family uses, she thinks that there is nothing behind it other than just chilling and watching a movie. She shows up at the boy's house, and he has different intentions, making moves on your daughter. She doesn't like this and is confused as to why he is acting this way, and she asks what is going on, and he then says, "Well, you said okay to Netflix and Chillling! What did you think I meant? All the kids know what that means!" Thankfully, she can get away from the situation and makes a mental note about what that term means to kids and never agrees to do that again.

She was lucky; some may not be. As annoying as these slang words our kids use, we need to, again, become curious and ask questions! The more informed that we are, the more we can help our kids stay safe.

What are some slang words that you have heard your kids say, I am curious!

~Cheyenne

12/08/2025

SAFV is here for you 24 hours a day!

Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7 am - 5 pm, and on Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.

Our phone number is 307-367-6305 during office hours. If we are unable to answer the phone due to working with a client or out in the field, please leave a message, and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Or you can call the EMERGENCY HOTLINE at 888-301-4435.

Our address is 253 North Sublette in Pinedale, no appointment needed :)

Remember, you are not alone in any domestic violence, s*xual assault, or stalking. Please reach out if you are being harmed.

~Cheyenne

12/03/2025

HOW ARE YOU GOING TO INTERVENE?!

Let's say that you are at the bar with a group of friends, and a couple of your friends are out dancing, and you notice that a guy won't leave your friend alone, and she is starting to look uncomfortable. She has asked him to please stop, but he won't; she moves, and he follows her. What are you going to do?!

1. Go up to the guy and say, "Hey, I don't think that she is interested in dancing with you; she has asked you to leave her alone."

2. Ask someone else to do something

3. You decide to dance with him to relieve the pressure from your friend, so that she can leave the dance floor

This is called bystander intervention. There are different types of intervention:

Delay- after a while, you ask the individual if they are ok and assure them they don't deserve to experience any harm, and if they need any support.

Distract- diverting the attention from the individual being targeted, so they can leave the situation.

Delegate- asking someone else to intervene to assess the situation.

Direct- interacting with the individual involved and expressing your concern

Document- taking notes or recording an incident of harassment, but do not share any of the documentation publicly

There is no right or wrong way to intervene, just as long as you do it!

~Cheyenne

12/01/2025

YOUR DATING BILL OF RIGHTS (repeat this to yourself daily) because you deserve to be in a healthy and happy relationship!

I have the right:

*To always be treated with respect
*To be in a healthy relationship
*To not be hurt physically or emotionally
*To refuse s*x or affection at any time
*To have friends and activities apart from my partner
*To have control over my body
*To change my mind
*To set my own limits and have those limits be respected
*To end a relationship

Dating violence is more than just physical; it is s*xual, verbal, or emotional. Violence has absolutely no place in a relationship. Trust your instincts!

~Cheyenne

11/24/2025

For most of us, the holiday season is a time to relax with family and friends, find peace, give to those we love, and create memories that will last forever. However, for some, this is not how it looks because they are victims of domestic violence.

The holidays bring out a lot more stress than usual, and this, "should be" enjoyable time, sees heightened chaos and surges of violence in their home.

You may ask yourself why domestic violence is more likely to occur during the holidays. Here are some reasons domestic violence becomes a serious problem during this time of year:

*financial stress: all the pressure to buy gifts, host parties, and essentially, just the social status of the holidays causes strain on a budget. Having this burden added on top of a relationship that may not be healthy to begin with, causes tension and therefore, triggering violent behavior.

*emotional factors: let's face it! holidays are emotionally taxing. We are expected to maintain a cheerful demeanor, and being around family that may not get along can lead to heightened stress or anxiety. And again, if there is an existing volatile relationship, the emotional triggers may escalate into violence.

*Increased alcohol consumption: alcohol is a well-known risk factor for domestic violence. Alcohol impairs judgement and lowers inhibitions, making already existing tensions higher.

*Family dynamics: family gatherings can be exhausting, and if the abuser's family enables or normalizes their violent behavior, it is challenging for the victim to feel comfortable, let alone speak out.

*Social status: holidays exude togetherness as a family. For this reason, the victim may be more reluctant to report their abuser during this time because they fear they will ruin the holidays for their family.

You may keep your eye open while you're around family and friends this holiday season. Someone may be a victim of domestic violence and will be too afraid to talk, but you could end up being someone's saving grace, if they need help. Here are some signs to watch for:

*If someone is typically outgoing but now they are isolating themselves

*Wearing clothes that seem to be covering more of their body than normal, wearing a lot of make up or sunglasses

*Partner talks over them, demeans them or talks down and then they seem to just shut down

*Sudden loss of finances (financial control)

*They are more jumpy, fidgety, and frightful

I hope that this helps you be aware that the holidays are a very dreadful time for some people, so if someone doesn't seem thrilled about the holidays, be comforting and ask if there is anything they would like to talk about or how you can help them through this difficult time of year.

~Cheyenne

11/17/2025

Happy Monday!

I am updating our interpreter resources for the county and hoping that with putting this post out, you all can guide me in this direction :) It is essential that our non-English speaking communities can access our help with the assistance of a translator.

Thanks!
Cheyenne