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Walk To End It: A Client’s Legacy Helping Other Human Trafficking Survivors

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 19, 2019 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings, Human Trafficking, Local & Regional, Walk To End It

Safe Harbor’s Walk to End It was the idea of a client in our human trafficking program, who was so grateful to Safe Harbor for helping to rebuild her life that she wanted to give back. “I want to spread awareness on such a widespread issue. I wanted to organize an...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month……Why It Is Important

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 4, 2018 | Community Awareness

Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It is a serious problem that affects many families and does not only refer to physical violence, but also can include things...

Equine-Assisted Therapy Group Featured on WRIC

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 29, 2016 | Community Awareness, Groups, Local & Regional

An insightful piece on the healing process of our equine-assisted therapy group from Channel 8. From one of the survivors featured in the piece, “Either you can let this build you, or you can let this destroy you.” We appreciate how brave our client was for...

Alice’s Story

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 20, 2016 | Community Awareness, Survivor Stories, Volunteers

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and because we appreciate our volunteers all year long, we wanted to share the story of one of our amazing volunteers. All of our volunteers are incredible, but Alice’s story is quite remarkable. We hope that her...

Stalking Awareness Month feature on RichmondMom.com

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...

6 ways to make your voice heard on Legislative Advocacy Day

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...

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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

“Both my child and I have received counseling that has added to the quality of our life. I know that I am not alone, and that has made me a better parent.”
- I, domestic violence survivor

“I feel so fortunate to have found a program like Safe Harbor. I was greeted with smiles, a calming presence, and a place to heal and rebuild my life.Thank you!”
-M., domestic violence survivor

“Safe Harbor helped me to get a preliminary protective order against my abuser. Their services and support helped me to navigate the court system and feel more confident. I am very grateful for these resources and to know that I was not alone during this process.”
- M, domestic violence survivor

“It was very nice to have someone there to give me support while I was going through the process. She was very helpful and kind. I did not know that people like that existed anymore.”
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