Most people who care about domestic violence are aware of the term “safety plan” and how it can help someone prepare to leave an abusive situation safely. But an emotional safety plan might be a term that’s new to you; it is the idea of developing ways to move forward from a violent past.
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Haven FYI – Friday March 14th 2024
When a friend or family member is in a relationship where they are being abused it can be difficult to know how to help. What seems simple to an outsider is very complicated for the person experiencing the abuse.

Haven FYI – Friday March 7th 2024
A tool frequently used by Domestic Violence advocates is the Power and Control Wheel. The information on this simple illustration guides the conversation when an advocate is visiting with a client trying to discern what type of abuse the client is experiencing. And it can be eye opening for clients seeing in “black and white” that their experiences are validated, and that people do truly understand what they are living through.

Haven FYI – Friday March 1, 2024
For Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, I want to share an article with you regarding teens and Digital Boundaries . If you have teens (or pre-teens- it is never too early to educate yourself!) I encourage you to spend a few moments on this website. The value of teaching young people how to have healthy relationships cannot be stressed enough.