by Mary Maupai | Jul 12, 2012 | Groups
This was very emotional but very healthy to talk about-thank you — workshop participant Safe Harbor has been honored to work with the inmates at the Virginia Correctional Center for Women (VCCW). Twice a month, committed volunteers discuss healthy relationships...
by Mary Maupai | Jul 11, 2012 | Recent Media
June 29, 2012 — Safe Harbor’s Angela Verdery appeared on CBS6 News at 6, 7 and 11 p.m. to discuss the importance of the new strangulation law in Virginia. This law went into effect July 1, 2012. To read more and watch the video clip, click here. To learn...
by Mary Maupai | Jul 10, 2012 | Recent Media
Safe Harbor’s Kathleen Demro was on CBS6 WTVR’s “Virginia this Morning” Tuesday, July 3. Ms. Demro discussed the new law about strangulation that went into effect July 1 and why it matters to those surviving intimate partner violence. look for...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 28, 2012 | Recent Media
Safe Harbor’s Angela Verdery was interviewed live on WRIC8’s 5:30 p.m. broadcast June 26, 2012 to discuss the new law making strangulation a felony in Virginia. This law goes into effect July 1, 2012. This law adds another tool for law enforcement officers...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 28, 2012 | Volunteers
Congratulations to our Spring 2012 Volunteer Training Graduates! We are happy to welcome these talented folks to the Safe Harbor family. Volunteer training participants complete over 30 hours of training on the topics of sexual and intimate partner violence to prepare...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 28, 2012 | Community Support
Thank you to those who chose to support Safe Harbor this June! BB&T Lighthouse Project — Central VA Region: Volunteers from BB&T visited Safe Harbor June 1, 2012 and completed various projects around the office including painting several spaces in the...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 7, 2012 | Community Support
Safe Harbor was honored to be chosen as the recipient of funds for Richmond’s 2012 Shimmy Mob. The event was held Saturday, May 12 at the James Center. Shimmy Mobs have been held around the world as those dedicated to belly dancing work to raise awareness and...
by Mary Maupai | Jun 7, 2012 | Community Support
We are so grateful for the support we receive from the RVA community! Mother’s Day was extra special for Safe Harbor. To read about those who made it special, click here. Here are some other groups who supported Safe Harbor in May: Board for Womens Health...
by Mary Maupai | May 31, 2012 | State & National
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence programs released its report on hate violence for members of the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer) community and those who are HIV positive on Thursday, May 31. Key Findings: Highest recorded number of...
by Mary Maupai | May 16, 2012 | Community Support
Thank you to all the groups who supported Safe Harbor during April! Your generosity and commitment to our community allow us to serve those impacted by sexual and domestic violence. With your help, we are able to work towards a community filled with healthy love!...
