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 | 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. ...
by Safe Harbor Shelter | Feb 22, 2016 | Conferences & Trainings
On Feb. 5, Safe Harbor staff and invited community partners attended a daylong training at Libbie Mill Library. The program was funded by a grant from the DCJS Sexual Assault Grant Program, which allowed participants to attend for free. “Our goal in hosting this...
