by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 24, 2019 | Counseling
Although domestic violence occurs in every race, religion, gender, and socioeconomic status, immigrant survivors have a unique experience. They often experience higher rates of domestic violence than U.S. citizens because in many of their home countries this violence...
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...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Sep 19, 2019 | Groups
Abuse and violence can have long-lasting effects on a survivor and affect their daily life even after the abuser is no longer in the picture. Just like physical wounds, psychological and emotional wounds need to be taken care of or healing cannot happen. Support...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jun 14, 2019 | Counseling, Groups, Programs
Escaping a violent or abusive partner is a monumental step toward a better, healthier life, but it is hardly the last step a survivor will take. Violence can have long-lasting effects on a survivor and affect their daily life even after the abuser is no longer in the...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 19, 2019 | Counseling
With the advent of the #MeToo Movement, the spotlight on the issue of sexual assault is brighter than ever. Yet when we think of men within the context of #MeToo, society tends to think of them as the perpetrators of this violence not the...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 15, 2019 | Counseling, Recovery & Resilience
It is almost impossible to turn on the news, read an article, scroll past a post on social media without seeing a story about a women’s experience with sexual assault. ...
