Rosalie is a Caribbean-American woman, with a 4-year-old son. She sought Refuge House’s crisis hotline after fleeing to escape domestic violence. Rosalie and her son entered the Leon County Emergency Shelter in December 2022. She was urgently seeking support, housing, healing, and safety. Rosalie’s journey to self-sufficiency began quickly and she showed no signs of slowing…
Does your agency or program interact with individuals who are at risk of harm from prostitution? Are you concerned about their safety and well-being? What services help? Is your neighborhood, community or school concerned about sex buyer activity? Interested in knowing more about community responses that make a difference? FEATURED SPEAKER: MELISSA HOLLAND, AWAKENRENO Melissa…
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month Join Refuge House at one of our events honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence for #DVAM Leon: October 15th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM, TCC Workforce Development Center Gadsden: October 24th, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM, Kelly-Campbell Community Center, Quincy, FL Event Flyer Franklin: October 18th, 2019 Wakulla: TBD…
Originally published at https://www.wctv.tv/video?vid=510528972 The Refuge House just finished building new kennels, so survivors fleeing abuse don’t have to worry about leaving their pets behind.
HI FRIENDS!! This January is Green Dot Awareness Month! The beginning of the year is the perfect time to start reflecting and setting goals for yourself. Ever heard of a New Year’s resolution? Well it’s time to set yours. As always, ours is to add more Green Dots to our map! We can’t fulfill our…
For the victims of abuse: domestic violence advocate and counselor speaks to Monticello Woman’s Club http://www.ecbpublishing.com/for-the-victims-of-abuse-domestic-violence-advocate-and-counselor-speaks-to-monticello-womans-club/
By Capitol News Service | Posted: Mon 8:47 PM, Dec 10, 2018 | Updated: Tue 3:54 AM, Dec 11, 2018 By: Jake Stofan | Capitol News Service December 10, 2018 TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CNS) — Rapists can be prosecuted within eight years of the crime, but new legislation would nearly double the statute of limitations for future cases to 15…
Special to the Democrat Published 6:56 a.m. ET Dec. 3, 2018 (Photo: Special to the Democrat) In support of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Mary Kay Foundation announced in October $3 million in grants to 150 domestic violence shelters across the country. Refuge House has received a $20,000 unrestricted grant to support local survivors…
Hey, Green Dotters! It’s November, and the holiday season is approaching FAST. We know just how hectic this time of year can get. You may be constantly making plans with friends and family, you may be finding time to find the perfect gift, or you may have travel plans that are keeping you on your…
After yoga studio shooting, we will find the answer together The three of us — and our criminal justice system — stand with our community against violence of all kinds The murders of two women, and wounding of four more women and one man, at the Hot Yoga studio stunned and aggrieved our community. The gunman’s actions have been…