by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 8, 2016 | Human Trafficking, Safe Harbor News
Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, when we draw attention to the insidious human rights issue that lurks within our own Henrico County community. “Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 1, 2016 | Community Awareness
Stalking is a course of conduct directed at a specific person that would cause a reasonable person to feel fear. Stalking is a serious crime that is often violent and can escalate over time. In the United States, about 7.5 million people are stalked in one year, and...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 21, 2015 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings
Wish you could take action against sexual and domestic violence in our community? Here’s something you can do: Join Safe Harbor to advocate for survivors’ interests during Virginia’s legislative session! Fill out the form below to stay informed on...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 18, 2015 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional
Holiday Greetings! In the 15 years since Safe Harbor was founded, our goals have been two-fold: to transform the lives of those impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence, and to transform public perception of these issues. We are proud of our work. It is a...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 4, 2015 | Events & Happenings, Recent Media
ABC 8 News – WRIC reached out to our Executive Director Cathy Easter on Dec. 3, 2015 to comment on the Senate’s recent vote to end federal funding to Planned Parenthood. Because we advocate for women’s health, Safe Harbor views this as a potential...