by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 22, 2016 | Conferences & Trainings
On Feb. 5, Safe Harbor staff and invited community partners attended a daylong training at Libbie Mill Library. The program was funded by a grant from the DCJS Sexual Assault Grant Program, which allowed participants to attend for free. “Our goal in hosting this...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 12, 2016 | Community Support, Events & Happenings
You’re invited to a Charmed by Charity soiree to benefit Safe Harbor! On the evening of Tuesday, February 23, join us at the Alex and Ani store in Short Pump Town Center to sip refreshments, snack on small bites and shop with others who share your passion for...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 17, 2016 | Recent Media
Public Awareness Manager Jordan Pye had the opportunity to share information about stalking and safety tips on the public affairs radio show “In the Community” with Kay Thomas. Listen to the interview below: You can learn more about stalking here,...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 15, 2016 | Community Awareness, Recent Media
Local family resource Richmondmom.com reached out to Safe Harbor to help spread awareness of Stalking Awareness Month in January. Unfortunately, stalking impacts millions of people across the U.S., and even in Henrico County. In this feature, we explain what stalking...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 13, 2016 | Community Support
Post contributed by Community Outreach & Education Manager Jen Miller: Driving to Fairfield Baptist Church on Sunday morning, I wasn’t sure what to expect. Every outreach experience is different. I could tell right away that the congregation was going to be...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 10, 2016 | Community Awareness, Safe Harbor News
Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution that 2016 will be the year you truly take action against sexual and domestic violence, because enough is enough! You’ll make time to volunteer, you’ll advocate for the issues that matter and you’ll do what...
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...