This month we are focusing on the basics of our program, what kind of program Haven is, who we serve, and the services we provide. It’s important to us that you know that we are here for ALL victims of crime. Read below and call if you have questions, we’re here to help.
Category: Monthly Blog Posts
Haven July Article
This past month, June, was Pride month. It’s a great time to educate ourselves on what LGBTQ2 means. We hear it quite a bit, but do we understand what it means? Do we know what “two-spirit” refers to? The more we know – the less we can “other” each other. The less we “other” each other, the more likely we are to step in when we see someone in need – when we see someone in pain or who might be hurting. Violence happens in all relationships, regardless of sexual orientation. Let’s get to know each other, so if we’re needed we understand.
Haven June Article
“Oklahoma is one of the top states with the highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous people cases”.
Haven May Article
May 5th is National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls throughout the nation. I’ve been asked several times over the years, is this really a problem in Oklahoma? Which is a fair question. When we think of MMIW we think of Canada or states that border Canada. We don’t often think of our own small towns. However, “Oklahoma is one of the top states with the highest number of missing and murdered Indigenous people cases”. It’s happening in every state and in every town – even our own. Let’s read this article reported by Katie Arata on January 3rd of this year.
