“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”.
Category: Monthly Blog Posts
Haven November Article
Advocates often get asked, especially from loved ones of victims, why do they stay in abuse? It’s an honest question, but it has a complicated answer. Let’s explore it together.
Haven September Article
This month we want to focus on defining what is domestic violence and what kind of services Haven Provides.
Haven August 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. Did you know that cyberbullying is a crime? Have you had a chance to talk to your kids about cyberbullying? Do you feel you know what to say or how to help the kids in your life prevent cyberbullying?
