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Recovery and Resilience After Domestic Violence

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 31, 2018 | Recovery & Resilience

Many survivors of domestic violence come through our doors wondering if healing is really possible. And if healing is possible, what does it look like? How does a survivor know once they’ve reached the point of being healed? Questions like this are completely normal...

Domestic Violence: What About Men?

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 17, 2018 | Domestic Violence

When people think about domestic violence, certain ideas and images come to mind. The prevailing stereotypical image of a domestic violence (DV) survivor is a woman covered in bruises. Of course DV not only refers to physical abuse, but emotional and economic abuse...

Types of Abuse

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 10, 2018 | Domestic Violence

Domestic violence is defined as a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. In movies and the media, physical, visible violence is often portrayed as a part of abusive relationships. This...

How to Help a Friend Who Might Be Experiencing Abuse

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 5, 2018 | Domestic Violence, How To Help...

Are you concerned that someone you care about is experiencing abuse? The first step is to know the warning signs, which can include: Their partner puts them down in front of other people They are constantly worried about making their partner angry They make excuses...

Relationship Red Flags

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 5, 2017 | Domestic Violence

While every relationship is likely to have its ups and downs, it is important to keep in mind the warning signs or “red flags” of an unhealthy or abusive relationship in case a rough patch in your relationship has become more. Keep in mind that seeing one or two “red...

Human Trafficking is a Human Issue

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...

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“I learned that I am as strong as I think I am, and that I am definitely a survivor.”
- T, domestic violence survivor

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- M, domestic violence survivor

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