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Read more about the article Secondary Survivors Deserve Support

Secondary Survivors Deserve Support

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:May 28, 2021
  • Post category:Supporting Survivors
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HAVEN helps everyone affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. In edition to supporting survivors throughout Southeastern New Hampshire, HAVEN supports secondary survivors. If you are supporting a loved one…

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How to Respond When Kids Disclose

  • Post author:HAVEN ADMIN
  • Post published:April 30, 2021
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We all have a responsibility to keep the children in our community safe. On April 9th, HAVEN hosted our 10th annual Kids Are our Business Breakfast to highlight the important…

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg

  • Post author:HAVEN ADMIN
  • Post published:March 12, 2021
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Ruth Bader Ginsburg: Game Changer, Trailblazer, G.O.A.T HAVEN is honoring Ruth Bader Ginsburg (1933-2020) for Women’s History Month. Ginsburg took the torch for women’s rights and blazed a new trail…

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Read more about the article Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:February 11, 2021
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For Black History Month this February, and Women’s History Month in March, HAVEN honors Influential Feminists who have led the way and inspired others to speak their truths and to…

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Read more about the article The Coercive Control of Human Trafficking

The Coercive Control of Human Trafficking

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:January 14, 2021
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Human trafficking is the exploitation of a person through labor, services, or a commercial sex act by force, fraud, or coercion. Human trafficking is very real issue in New Hampshire…

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The Power a Gift Card Gives

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:December 3, 2020
  • Post category:Supporting Survivors
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Empowerment. Every day, HAVEN supports survivors as they rebuild their lives from domestic violence and sexual assault. We strive to empower our clients served through our crisis support and shelter…

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Read more about the article Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency during COVID-19

Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency during COVID-19

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:November 13, 2020
  • Post category:Supporting Survivors
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Before the pandemic of COVID-19 descended upon New Hampshire, HAVEN was already supporting over 1,055 families whose children had experienced sexual assault and other forms of child abuse. These traumatic…

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Read more about the article DVAM 2020 Blog Post: “Why Don’t They Just Leave”

DVAM 2020 Blog Post: “Why Don’t They Just Leave”

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:October 28, 2020
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"Why don't they just leave?" Before we begin answering that question, the unasked and more important question is “Why would someone abuse the person they claim to love?” The answer…

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Read more about the article DVAM 2020 Blog Post: Myths and Facts

DVAM 2020 Blog Post: Myths and Facts

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:October 20, 2020
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It is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and we’re ready to do some myth busting! MYTH: Most of the time, domestic violence is a private family issue.FACT: Domestic violence is serious and in…

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Read more about the article How to Help Someone Who Is Being Abused

How to Help Someone Who Is Being Abused

  • Post author:HAVEN Staff
  • Post published:July 29, 2020
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Sometimes close friends, co-workers or family members recognize that a person they are close to is in an unsafe relationship. Knowing how to offer help and support to someone you…

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