by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 14, 2021 | Community Support, How To Help..., International, Local & Regional, State & National
Safe Harbor is passionate about rebuilding the lives of survivors of domestic violence. So, this October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we want to alert you to how the Covid-19 global pandemic has exacerbated domestic violence here in Richmond, across the...
by Jeremy Winslow | Aug 26, 2021 | Groups, Recovery & Resilience
Support groups connect people to others who have had similar experiences. It is a simple idea with profound impact. Survivors of sexual and domestic violence often find themselves feeling isolated and alone in their situations with numerous barriers to their...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Mar 22, 2021 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Events & Happenings
March is Women’s History Month. And Safe Harbor is proud to honor women this month and always. We honor the female survivors we serve. We honor the female staff who rebuild the lives of their clients. We also honor the brave women in American...
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 | 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...