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January is National Stalking Awareness Month

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...

Advocate for survivors in 2016

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...

We can’t do it without you

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...

Wear purple ribbons for DVAM

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 2, 2015 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings

Why we wear purple ribbons for DVAM: To start conversations and answer questions about domestic violence. To shine a light on the prevalence of violence in our community. To create a safe space for survivors of domestic violence to seek help. To help children heal...

U of R on campus violence: “It Ends Now”

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 14, 2015 | Community Awareness, Safe Harbor News

Safe Harbor wishes to thank our partners at the University of Richmond for inviting us to speak at the It Ends Now Teach In event on Sept. 4. This campus event brought together students, staff and faculty from a several departments to engage in an open dialogue about...

Sexual Assault Awareness Month 2015

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Mar 18, 2015 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings

Why should we care about sexual assault? Because it affects us all. Every 2 minutes, someone is sexually assaulted in the United States. Throughout April, we’re drawing attention to an issue that affects the safety of our community: sexual violence. This issue...

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