Thank you for following along with our 2021 SAAM journey. We hope we were able to highlight important intersections of Sexual Violence and the different resources that are available. This week we will be focusing on how Sexual Assault impacts the LGBTQ+ community and Black women and Black communities. What does it mean to move…
This week we are focusing on communities who may feel isolated when talking about sexual assault. Various cultural norms, stereotypes, and stigmas can make it difficult to come forward and disclose that you are a victim or survivor of sexual violence. Below we elaborate on different tools and resources available for both Hispanic and male…
This week we will be focusing on online sexual harassment, child marriage, and emotional support animals! The National Sexual Violence Resource Center has put an emphasis on online harassment for this year’s SAAM and with so many of us utilizing online spaces after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic this is important to talk about!…
On behalf of all of us here at Refuge House, we would like to welcome you to this year’s VIRTUAL SAAM Event! As you know, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year our theme is “Moving Forward Together.” This past year we have faced unprecedented challenges navigating each day during the COVID-19 pandemic…
WE KNOW PROSTITUTION HURTS June, 2020 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 2 This information highlights the experiences faced by prostitution survivors. Included is an overview of services offered by Refuge House to help survivors get out. Also, there are two quotes from women who escaped prostitution and now are living free! HOW DO WE LEAVE? So how…
April 10, 2020 Trauma, Fear and Uncertainty by Brandi Turner Trauma is an event that can occur in a sudden and forceful way or a powerful threat that can occur over time, affecting one’s ability to cope. It can be an event that you experience, an event that you witness, or an event you only…
April 3, 2020 April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. During Pre COVID-19 years, the Refuge House and the Taylor County S.T.A.R.T. (Sexual Trauma and Assault Response Team) would host a community event to bring awareness to sexual assault and a survivor speak-out. This year is going to be a little different. During the month of…
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…