Safe Harbor helps victims of domestic violence Greenville, Pickens, Anderson and Oconee Counties. Their facilities are mostly used for safe emergency shelter. But, they also provide counseling, legal advocacy, and community outreach and education.
As I have mentioned in previous posts, education is an important element to stopping domestic violence. Society must be informed in order to raise awareness and provide help.
Did You Know ?
• 1 in 3 teens will experience violence in a relationship. Two-thirds of them will never report it to anyone (breakthecycle.org)
• Females between the ages of 16-24 are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than any other age group (US Dept. of Justice)
• Teen dating violence runs across race, gender, and socio-economic lines (National Center for Victims of Crime)
• Females between the ages of 16-24 are more vulnerable to intimate partner violence than any other age group (US Dept. of Justice)
• Teen dating violence runs across race, gender, and socio-economic lines (National Center for Victims of Crime)
What Can You Do?
Safe Harbor is providing a program they call "breaking the cycle."
According to their website, breaking the cycle is a:
"One-day training sponsored by Safe Harbor, teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, and youth leaders will learn about the facts and warning signs of teen dating violence and how to effectively assist students who are dealing with violence in their relationships (safety planning, cultural competency, etc). Professional trainers from BreakTheCycle.Org (a national nonprofit organization addressing the issue of teen dating violence) will lead this training."
Also on June 4th Safe Harbor is providing a cycle tour through the scenic upstate. Choose a 25 mile or 65 mile course. Register now for $40 at www.safeharborcylcetour.org
Safe Harbor also encourages women to recognize if they are in an abusive relationship. They provide a web page with criteria for an abusive relationship.
Just like any other safe shelter, or crisis center they need volunteers to continue to provide their wonderful services. Get involved. Donate your time to the Safe Harbor and make a difference.
Visit The Safe Harbor Website for a list of volunteer opportunities.
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