by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 17, 2018 | Domestic Violence
When people think about domestic violence, certain ideas and images come to mind. The prevailing stereotypical image of a domestic violence (DV) survivor is a woman covered in bruises. Of course DV not only refers to physical abuse, but emotional and economic abuse...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 22, 2016 | Community Support
Emotional support is important when you are in any crisis situation, and the 24-hour Safe Harbor hotline is a major resource center. Contrary to what many people think, the Hotline offer victims of sexual and domestic...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Jan 10, 2016 | Community Awareness, Safe Harbor News
Maybe you made a New Year’s resolution that 2016 will be the year you truly take action against sexual and domestic violence, because enough is enough! You’ll make time to volunteer, you’ll advocate for the issues that matter and you’ll do what...
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...