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 | Oct 5, 2018 | Domestic Violence, How To Help...
Are you concerned that someone you care about is experiencing abuse? The first step is to know the warning signs, which can include: Their partner puts them down in front of other people They are constantly worried about making their partner angry They make excuses...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Oct 4, 2018 | Community Awareness
Domestic violence is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. It is a serious problem that affects many families and does not only refer to physical violence, but also can include things...
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...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Dec 18, 2015 | Community Awareness, Community Support, Events & Happenings, Local & Regional
Holiday Greetings! In the 15 years since Safe Harbor was founded, our goals have been two-fold: to transform the lives of those impacted by sexual assault and domestic violence, and to transform public perception of these issues. We are proud of our work. It is a...
