This month we want to focus on defining what is domestic violence and what kind of services Haven Provides.
Category: Monthly Blog Posts
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?
July Haven Update
Our program is best known for assisting victims of domestic violence and sexual assault; however, did you know that if you are home is broken into and you need knew locks, we can help? If you are a victim of arson, identity theft, assault, DUI crash we can provide advocacy and emergency assistance (with verification of the crime within the past 6 months).
June Haven Update
Because the majority of the domestic violence awareness movement has focused on heterosexual relationships, members of the LGBTQ community have been largely left out of the movement. However, recent research shows that LGBTQ members fall victim to domestic violence at equal or even higher rates compared to their heterosexual counterparts.
