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Help Us Be Here Now and In the Future #GivingTuesdayNow, May 5, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed costs on all of society. As is often the case, the cost is even higher on the vulnerable. For people living in homes with domestic violence, isolation may not only increase their danger but make it harder for them to reach...
Navigating a New Normal: Safe Harbor’s Services in the COVID-19 Pandemic
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Safe Harbor has taken measures to protect clients and staff while still providing essential services to continue our mission. Counseling will be provided over the phone or through HIPAA-compliant video conferencing tools....
When You Don’t Feel Safe In Your Own Home
COVID-19 has imposed a new normal on all of us. Isolation. Social Distancing. But imagine if you were trapped in a home with an abuser. Think about how difficult it would be to make a call for help. Cindy Capriles, Director of Counseling...
“What happened wasn’t your fault.”
These words, spoken by a counselor at an organization like Safe Harbor, made a difference in the life of a girl whose childhood was turned upside down by domestic violence. Now grown up, successful, and committed to helping others, Jennifer Scheller, Vice President...
2020 Beacon of Hope Award and Fundraising Event on February 20
Safe Harbor’s Beacon of Hope Award and Fundraising Event will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 6:00pm, at Tuckahoe Women’s Club. The Beacon of Hope Award was created by Safe Harbor in 2007 to recognize an outstanding individual or agency that has been...
Building Recovery: A Comprehensive Residential Program For Survivors Of Human Trafficking
Join Safe Harbor for the second annual “Building Recovery: A Comprehensive Residential Program for Survivors of Human Trafficking” on Friday, March 27th, 2020. This conference is designed for individuals and/or agencies looking to start their own residential program,...
Violence Faced by Immigrant Survivors
Although domestic violence occurs in every race, religion, gender, and socioeconomic status, immigrant survivors have a unique experience. They often experience higher rates of domestic violence than U.S. citizens because in many of their home countries this violence...
Walk To End It: A Client’s Legacy Helping Other Human Trafficking Survivors
Safe Harbor’s Walk to End It was the idea of a client in our human trafficking program, who was so grateful to Safe Harbor for helping to rebuild her life that she wanted to give back. “I want to spread awareness on such a widespread issue. I wanted to organize an...
The Power of Support: Upcoming Support Groups
Abuse and violence can have long-lasting effects on a survivor and affect their daily life even after the abuser is no longer in the picture. Just like physical wounds, psychological and emotional wounds need to be taken care of or healing cannot happen. Support...
The Power of Support
Escaping a violent or abusive partner is a monumental step toward a better, healthier life, but it is hardly the last step a survivor will take. Violence can have long-lasting effects on a survivor and affect their daily life even after the abuser is no longer in the...