This month’s article focuses on Human Trafficking Awareness and how susceptible teens can be through social media. “Teenagers are a highly vulnerable group for human trafficking, with most victims entering the trade before the age of 18, often between 12 and 15 years old”
Category: Monthly Blog Posts
Haven November Article
“The holidays are often a time of joy and community, but for people in abusive relationships, the holidays can be stressful and dangerous. Spending time with family and friends, dealing with financial stress and traveling can make safety planning for the holidays a challenge. Family and friends of survivors may also struggle to find ways to help or be supportive. We wanted to offer a few suggestions for survivors and friends or family of survivors for making the holidays feel safer by safety planning for the upcoming holidays.
Haven October Article
This month we want to focus on defining elder abuse and its warning signs.
Haven September Article
When someone tells you that they were sexually assaulted, the best way to respond is simply to Start by Believing. Survivors are often afraid that others won’t believe them, or that they will blame them for what happened, so it is important to simply listen and offer support and whatever types of assistance they want. Let them take the lead on what they need from you.
