by Mary Maupai | Jun 1, 2015 | Survivor Stories
I had been with him for over four years, and the first two years were our honeymoon. A trip out of town, lunch, dinner, bills paid, clothes, jewelry and his undivided attention at any time. Everything a lady would have wanted from a man she thought was just hers. This...
by Mary Maupai | May 20, 2015 | Updates & Changes
Ms. Rosie is retiring. It is hard to imagine Safe Harbor without Rosie Flax. Rosie has been a part of the Safe Harbor family since it all began in 2000. Rosie began her career in the emergency shelter as Relief Staff. Relief staff personnel were the people that worked...
by Mary Maupai | May 14, 2015 | Volunteers
Everyone seems to know Reed Bohn, a cheerful Safe Harbor volunteer who has dedicated himself to anti-violence work throughout Richmond. Since he completed Safe Harbor’s training two years ago, he found a calling to join the Regional Hospital Accompaniment...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 16, 2015 | Events & Happenings
The Best New Fest in Town – Blending Empowerment & Worldly Entertainment Burlesque is now huge, with festivals in Milan, Amsterdam, New York, and now Richmond. The Virginia Burlesque & Sideshow Festival exploded onto the RVA scene two years ago with a...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 15, 2015 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings
Each year, Safe Harbor awards the Beacon of Hope to an individual or group who does outstanding work to break the cycle of domestic violence in the Richmond community. This year we are recognizing the forensic nursing teams at both VCU Medical Center and Bon Secours...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 15, 2015 | Events & Happenings
The Junior Federated Women’s Club of Chester invites women ages 14 and up to attend a 2-hour self-defense seminar at Dong’s Karate of Chesterfield on Sunday, April 26. Hopefully you’ll never have to physically defend yourself from harm, but this...
by Mary Maupai | Apr 6, 2015 | Survivor Stories
After someone experiences sexual assault, the emotional and psychological impact of that trauma can be much more devastating than the physical injuries. It’s common for a survivor of sexual assault to feel alone, afraid, anxious or sad. They may also feel guilty,...
by Mary Maupai | Mar 26, 2015 | Updates & Changes
During her time as director, Durrant has seen Safe Harbor’s counseling and advocacy services expand to reach and support more members of the community.On March 31,2015 we say farewell to our Director of Counseling and Advocacy, Vanessa Durrant. Durrant and her...
by Mary Maupai | Mar 24, 2015 | Community Support, Events & Happenings, State & National
Click here to read the original post about Running Heals. March 14, 2015 marked the 20th anniversary of the day Beth Strother lost her life to intimate partner violence. To honor Beth’s memory, runner Becky Loos decided to dedicate her race in the NYC Half...
by Mary Maupai | Mar 19, 2015 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
Denim Day is an international sexual assault awareness campaign that began in Italy more than 20 years ago. The inspiration came from the 1992 case of a young girl who was raped by the driving instructor of a behind-the-wheel class. The perpetrator was arrested, tried...
