Maya Angelou
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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The Coercive Control of Human Trafficking
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…
The Power a Gift Card Gives
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…
Adverse Childhood Experiences and Resiliency during COVID-19
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…
DVAM 2020 Blog Post: “Why Don’t They Just Leave”
"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…
DVAM 2020 Blog Post: Myths and Facts
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…
How to Help Someone Who Is Being Abused
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…
Why I Love My Work
Average people. Caring individuals of all genders with jobs, businesses, school and family responsibilities. These are the people who hear the stories, and read the posts online from survivors of…