It’s not about what’s wrong with you.
It’s about what happened to you!
Author: Web Editor
Haven FYI – Fri July 2, 2021
With COVID-19 spreading into a second year, there is a heightened awareness of the need to access personal care products. Early in the Health Crisis, hygiene and protective items were difficult to find on store shelves as panic buying set in and products used for hand washing and general hygiene disappeared. Staying healthy can already be difficult when leaving an abusive situation or while in a shelter, so when these items are scarce, it makes it that much more difficult to feel safe from abuse and the virus.
Haven FYI-Fri June 25, 2021
Self-care is a general term that describes everything you do deliberately for your mental, physical, and emotional well-being. As simple as it sounds, many of us pay little attention to self-care. This is why ‘deliberately’ is one of the most important words in the definition.
July Haven Update
On average, nearly 20 people every 60 seconds are physically abused by an intimate partner in the U.S. This equates to more than 10 million women and men each year. I look forward to using the knowledge and experience I gained working in law enforcement over the past 17 years, to provide survivor-centered advocacy, help them navigate the legal system, and assist in enhancing their safety.
