This month we want to focus on defining what is domestic violence and what kind of services Haven Provides.
Category: Monthly Blog Posts
Haven July Article
This month, as we prepare to get our kids back into school, we’re focusing on cyberbullying. Our kids are getting phones at a younger age and schools require our kids to be on computers for a good portion of the day. With access to social media, online platforms, and the internet comes the potential for cyberbullying. Even if we put blocks on our internet, kids are smart and find ways around it. It’s important to be informed.
Haven June Article
“June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the history, resilience, and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community while also recognizing the ongoing challenges many individuals still face. Pride serves as both a celebration and a reminder that everyone deserves dignity, safety, and support. At HAVEN, we want our LGBTQ+ friends, neighbors, and clients to know that you are welcome here. We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and supportive environment for everyone. Studies continue to show that LGBTQ+ individuals experience higher rates of homelessness, domestic violence, mental health struggles, and barriers to accessing services compared to the general population. That is why inclusive, compassionate care matters.
Haven May Article
A study of a national sample of American children found that over the past year 60 percent were exposed to violence, crime, or abuse in their homes, schools, and communities. Almost 40 percent of American children were direct victims of 2 or more violent acts, and 1 in 10 were victims of violence 5 or more times. Children are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than adults. Almost 1 in 10 American children saw one family member assault another family member, and more than 25 percent had been exposed to family violence during their life (Finkelhor et al., 2009).
Children are more likely to be exposed to violence and crime than adults, and there is a direct, well documented link between children experiencing violence and being pushed out of their homes or forced to flee, often leading to youth homelessness. Family dysfunction, specifically parental neglect, physical abuse, and sexual abuse, is the primary cause of youth running away or being forced to leave. (National Conference of State Legislature – AI review).
