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People who have experienced sexual or domestic violence have more than physical wounds that need healing. The psychological wounds can last a very long time. Just like with physical triage to treat the trauma in the hours after an attack, support for the psychological and emotional impact is critical as well. It is difficult to face but getting...

Did you know that domestic violence is the leading cause of homelessness for women in the U.S.? In fact, housing instability and homelessness is a frequent and urgent concern for many of HAVEN’s clients.

Summer vacation is upon us and school is about to let out. Parents are gearing up to send their kids to summer programs, day camps, sleep away camps, or just sending their kids outside to play with friends and neighbors. With this change in schedule and social structure, parents often ask us how to help keep their kids safe in new...

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 who is healing from a traumatic event, HAVEN is here to support you too.

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 experiences in developing children and adolescents are classified as Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are stressful or...