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The Pandemic Paradox: Increases of Domestic Violence during COVID
Safe Harbor is passionate about rebuilding the lives of survivors of domestic violence. So, this October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to alert you to how the Covid-19 global pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence here in Richmond, across the...
Healing Through Support Groups
Support groups connect people to others who have had similar experiences. It is a simple idea with profound impact. Survivors of sexual and domestic violence often find themselves feeling isolated and alone in their situations with numerous barriers to their...
Beacon of Hope 2021: Dinner Options
Make your Beacon of Hope Celebration more festive by ordering a meal from Champagne Taste Catering. $5 from each meal will go to Safe Harbor's programs for survivors. Menu Option #1-Classic Dinner Serves 1 Salad: Mixed Baby Greens Candied Almonds, Strawberries,...
2021 Beacon of Hope Virtual Celebration Thursday, June 10 at 6pm
Join us on June 10th at 6pm for our Beacon of Hope Celebration! This year’s event is going virtual-so enjoy the celebration from the comfort of your home! To receive your unique link to attend the event, please click below:This free, 45-minute event will celebrate our...
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. But what does that mean?
It’s not enough to just know that sexual assault happens. We know this. With the emergence of #MeToo, we hear about some form of sexual violence nearly every day now. But why are we promoting awareness? To what end? We promote awareness of sexual assault in hopes of...
Brain Injury Association of Virginia and Safe Harbor Partner to Help Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries
Safe Harbor and the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) have partnered to explore the intersection between domestic violence (DV) and traumatic brain injury (TBI). This one-year pilot project is designed to provide data for future intervention and...
Safe Harbor Celebrates #Women’s History Month
March is Women’s History Month. And Safe Harbor is proud to honor women this month and always. We honor the female survivors we serve. We honor the female staff who rebuild the lives of their clients. We also honor the brave women in American...
Safe Harbor’s 2nd Annual Conference – “Building Recovery: A Comprehensive Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking”
Safe Harbor’s 2nd Annual Conference - “Building Recovery: A Comprehensive Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking” is going to be held virtually over 4 Fridays in January: the 8th, 15th, 22nd, and 29th from 10am-12:15pm. Please sign up today and...
Now Hiring: Case Manager for Human Trafficking Program
The Case Manager will work with clients to develop and maintain relevant and meaningful case plans, provide concrete case management and access to in-house and external resources. Works closely with Regional Victim Witness and Law Enforcement representatives to...
How to use a “Feelings Check-In” at home with your children | Self-Regulation Skills
Join us today on The Counselor’s Corner to learn a simple technique you can use at home to help your child build self-regulation skills. This technique can be used with toddlers, school-age children and teens and is a great way to encourage healthy emotion expression...