by Liz Cozzati | Apr 21, 2021 | Community Awareness, International
It’s not enough to just know that sexual assault happens. We know this. With the emergence of #MeToo, we hear about some form of sexual violence nearly every day now. But why are we promoting awareness? To what end? We promote awareness of sexual assault in hopes of...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Apr 11, 2019 | Volunteers
During college, I did my best to use theatre as a tool for social justice and awareness; being involved with plays that dealt with issues that I felt needed to be addressed, specifically with sexual and domestic violence. After I graduated college with a Fine Arts...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 8, 2016 | Human Trafficking, Safe Harbor News
Jan. 11 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day, when we draw attention to the insidious human rights issue that lurks within our own Henrico County community. “Human trafficking is a form of modern-day slavery. This crime occurs when a trafficker uses force, fraud...
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...
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...