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...
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...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jun 1, 2015 | Survivor Stories
I had been with him for over four years, and the first two years were our honeymoon. A trip out of town, lunch, dinner, bills paid, clothes, jewelry and his undivided attention at any time. Everything a lady would have wanted from a man she thought was just hers. This...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | May 14, 2015 | Volunteers
Everyone seems to know Reed Bohn, a cheerful Safe Harbor volunteer who has dedicated himself to anti-violence work throughout Richmond. Since he completed Safe Harbor’s training two years ago, he found a calling to join the Regional Hospital Accompaniment...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 15, 2015 | Beacon of Hope, Events & Happenings
Each year, Safe Harbor awards the Beacon of Hope to an individual or group who does outstanding work to break the cycle of domestic violence in the Richmond community. This year we are recognizing the forensic nursing teams at both VCU Medical Center and Bon Secours...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 6, 2015 | Survivor Stories
After someone experiences sexual assault, the emotional and psychological impact of that trauma can be much more devastating than the physical injuries. It’s common for a survivor of sexual assault to feel alone, afraid, anxious or sad. They may also feel guilty,...
