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.
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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.
Haven FYI – Fri June 18, 2021
Elder Abuse Awareness Month was launched in June 2006 to bring awareness and voice opposition to any form of abuse of the older generation. The Native tradition is to honor our elders. Native elders are respected for their years of experience, wisdom and insight. Unfortunately, the elderly can still be victims of domestic violence.
Haven FYI – Fri June 11, 2021
This week Haven advocates attended the “Women Are Sacred Conference” virtual event which featured numerous workshops and speakers. The conference which is organized by the National Indigenous Women’s Resource Center is an annual event which connects 1000’s of advocates across the country who share the mission to end violence against American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian women.
