Refusing to participate in victim-blaming attitudes is one way that each of us can “Feed the Fire” to bring awareness and culture change regarding domestic violence.
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Haven FYI – Fri Oct 8, 2021
Every day, Oklahomans suffer at the hands of criminals. Then they suffer again – as victims, left alone to navigate a complex judicial system and an unfamiliar court process without the same Constitutional and legal protections that even criminals are afforded.
Haven FYI – Friday, Oct. 1st 2021
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
The 2021 theme: It All Starts with an Ember: Feed the Fire.
Haven FYI – Sept 17, 2021
Survivors of domestic violence often feel overwhelmed by financial and emotional obstacles when leaving the abusive situation. Haven offers a place of refuge for clients to share their story while receiving the help they need to regroup and begin the next chapter of their lives. Services provided are unique to each person’s situation. Some clients walk out with only the clothes on their back, some have experienced physical trauma, many have children who have witnessed the abuse, most no longer trust their instincts, and all deserve to make their own decisions in an atmosphere of safety.
