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VOCA FUNDING CUTS and 5K
To our steadfast supporters, Today I write to you with a heart full of thanks for your...
Ask a SafeHouse Counselor
Welcome to "Ask a SafeHouse Counselor," a special feature in acknowledgement of Mental Health...
Three Reasons to Call the SafeHouse (or any) Crisis Line
In moments of crisis, reaching out for support can be a lifeline. At SafeHouse, we understand the...
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CommunIty BuIldIng for Sexual Assault Awareness
Dear SafeHouse Community, I’m delighted to turn over the spotlight this month to one of our...
FIve Powerful Speeches on Sexual Assault and DomestIc VIolence
March is Women’s History Month, and in recognition, we are highlighting five powerful speeches on...
Interview with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE)
Debra Higgins, RN SANE-A, SANE-P, is the SafeHouse Forensic Director and also performs most of the...
Many Hands Make Light Work in Supporting Survivors
Dear SafeHouse Community, At SafeHouse the work we do is often heavy; we confront the...
Read Along with SafeHouse: What Happened to You?
Read Along with SafeHouse: What Happened to You? Welcome, readers. March is National...
Self-Care and Compassion: A Post-Valentine’s Day Activity
Valentine’s Day can be a beautiful celebration of love, but it may also be a day some people...
What Adults Can Do About Teen Dating Violence
February marks Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, an initiative dedicated to shedding light on...
Sexual Assault Survivorship: Let’s Talk About It
Each month I write to you with an issue that is on my heart. In January, I spoke of the challenges...
What It’s Like to Volunteer as a SafeShelby Advocate
Shelby Hull, the SafeHouse Outreach Coordinator, also works as a SafeShelby advocate and manages...
How to Help in the Wake of Holiday Violence
A Letter from the Executive Director I’m writing to you with the hope that you’ve had a merry and...
Sparkle against Stalking: Raising Awareness
What is stalking? January is here again, and at SafeHouse, we’re acknowledging Stalking...
Painting Butterflies behind Bars
The Project: Painting Watercolor Butterflies I knew the jail wouldn’t be comfortable, but I...
2023 Reflections: A Letter from the Executive Director
A Year of Gratitude and Support As we approach the end of this year, I find myself...
Surviving the Holidays after Domestic Violence
Merry and Bright? Not For Everyone. The holiday season often conjures images of twinkling lights,...
Sexual Assault Awareness in Every Month
Throughout the month of October, communities worldwide united to raise awareness and support for...
Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Coloring Contest
See details on participating in our Domestic Violence Awareness Month Coloring Contest at the end...
Suicide Prevention for Survivors of Sexual and Domestic Violence
“What’s wrong,” I asked my friend Jasmine* one summer afternoon while we ate popsicles on her...
Non-linear Healing and Mental Health
Worldwide, we are facing a mental health crisis, it is devastating adults, children and more...
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
As a dual agency, SafeHouse provides services covering sexual and domestic violence for...
New Years Refresh
For those of you who are new to our blog or may be a little unfamiliar with what we do here at...
Stalking Awareness Month
New to the movement of domestic and sexual violence prevention, I am still learning new things...
Christmas is near…
As 2022 comes to a close, I would like to encourage you to spend some time reflecting back on the...
Holidays without cheer….
For most of us there is excitement, joy, and anticipation over the holidays. Reunions with...
What a survivor wishes you knew about about domestic violence…
As the Prevention Educator at SafeHouse, I firmly believe the more we talk about domestic and...