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Safe Harbor Hosts Meetings with Legislators

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 21, 2013 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional

In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Safe Harbor held two informational sessions for local legislators on Wednesday, October 16. These sessions provided an overview of the issues of domestic and sexual violence and the impact these have on constituents. Safe...

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 25, 2013 | Community Awareness, International, Press Releases

September 25, 2013 For media inquiries, please contact Angela Verdery (angelav@safeharborshelter.com or 804-249-9470 X 16). Each October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed to honor those impacted by domestic violence, raise awareness of this prevalent...

Safe Harbor & Virginia Burlesque Festival

by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 22, 2013 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional

We are delighted to partner with the Virginia Burlesque Festival! This festival celebrates healthy sexual expression — a focus of our work promoting healthy sexuality. We look forward to continuing conversations about healthy sexuality with those we meet! The...

Kathleen Demro Speaks at Victims Rights’ Week Event

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 26, 2013 | Community Awareness, State & National

Safe Harbor Executive Director Kathleen Demro was one of several speakers at the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services 2013 National Crime Victims’ Rights Week Recognition Event. The event was held April 25, 2013 at the Capitol Square. Ms. Demro...

Safe Harbor and SCAN Partner to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 8, 2013 | Community Awareness, Events & Happenings

Safe Harbor is partnering with Greater Richmond SCAN to present the “Stewards of Children” training April 25, 2013. This evidence-based workshop has been proven to “increase knowledge, improve attitudes and change child-protective...

Safe Harbor and U of R Partner to Raise Awareness

by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 5, 2013 | Community Awareness

Safe Harbor and the University of Richmond are partnering on two important projects to raise awareness of sexual and domestic violence. The Clothesline Project and Take Back the Night march are annual events on the University of Richmond Campus. They will be taking...

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