This Giving Tuesday, donate the gift of choice in the form of a gift card! Some of you might be thinking, “How does donating a gift card give someone the gift of choice?” Well, with HAVEN’s promotion of the Empowerment Model, a model in which we empower our clients by providing them with the necessary resources to regain their...
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- November 01, 2023
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Why gift cards over donated items? Answer: EMPOWERMENT! Oftentimes, our clients have had their power and independence taken away by their abuser. This is why we follow the Empowerment Model! In the Empowerment Model, we empower our clients by providing them the necessary resources to regain their independence. With a focus on...
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- July 06, 2023
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There are so many misconceptions when it comes to male survivors. The truth is, sexual assault and domestic abuse don’t discriminate. HAVEN is here for ALL survivors. Check out some Facts vs. Misconceptions To learn more, visit: https://1in6.org/myths/
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- April 13, 2023
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Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM): A History By Maya C. Since it was nationally recognized in 2001, April has marked Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), sparking month-long campaigns to increase awareness, prevention, and support for sexual assault survivors. This post will explore the roots of sexual violence...
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- March 07, 2023
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Financial Empowerment for Survivors: Signs of Abuse and Ways to Get Help By: Maya C and Kris G March 2023 April is Financial Literacy Month in the United States, making this an especially relevant time to discuss the impact of economic and financial abuse on survivors of domestic abuse. Financial abuse is a tactic used by a perpetrator...
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- February 10, 2023
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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month: Healthy vs. Unhealthy vs. Abusive Relationships Written by: Maya C and Loryn Camp February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Approximately 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. has experienced physical, sexual, emotional, or verbal abuse from a dating partner. Rates of emotional and psychological abuse are...
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- January 11, 2023
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January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month. Although this blog will focus on Human Trafficking, you can learn more about stalking here. Additionally, for more information about “Coercive Control” (the term utilized for how perpetrators of human trafficking control their victims) you can read our post about...
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- December 07, 2022
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Domestic Abuse, Self-Care, and the Holidays Holidays can be a joyful time, but for many, it brings a great deal of stress. This time of year, we often focus much of our energy on taking care of other people, and sometimes, we don’t get that energy back. For those who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse, the stresses may be...
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- November 28, 2022
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Ask an Advocate: What is APP? Note for readers, we will discuss the types, definitions, and warning signs of abuse that may potentially be triggering. Most people have heard of CPS – Child Protective Services also known as DCYF (Division of Youth and Families) in New Hampshire. These services are integral to keeping children...
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- October 11, 2022
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Domestic Violence Awareness Month:History and Ways to Show Support Domestic violence pervades all cultures, religions, gender and sexual identities, and countries across the world. Previous HAVEN blog posts have addressed the myths and misconceptions about domestic and sexual violence that you can find here. Domestic violence “a...
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