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The Pandemic Paradox: Increases of Domestic Violence during COVID

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 14, 2021 | Community Support, How To Help..., International, Local & Regional, State & National

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...

Beacon of Hope 2021: Dinner Options

by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 26, 2021 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional

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,...

2021 Beacon of Hope Virtual Celebration Thursday, June 10 at 6pm

by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 19, 2021 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional

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: Attend Beacon of Hope This free, 45-minute...

Brain Injury Association of Virginia and Safe Harbor Partner to Help Survivors with Traumatic Brain Injuries

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Mar 22, 2021 | Local & Regional

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...

Now Hiring: Case Manager for Human Trafficking Program

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 29, 2020 | Events & Happenings, Local & Regional, Shelter News

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...

The Shadow Pandemic

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jul 1, 2020 | Gratitude Report, How To Help..., International, Local & Regional, State & National

“We see a shadow pandemic growing of domestic violence.”- Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, Executive Director of United Nations Women Mlambo-Ngcuka is highlighting a crisis borne of the global lockdown due to COVID-19. She notes that while isolation is a “protective measure,”...

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