Respect for DignitySafe Haven believes that everyone has the right to life, liberty, and security of person, and that women, men and children should be respected and valued for themselves rather than as a means to other ends. Regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, health, ability or social class, people have the right to be free from abuse within their own families.
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Responsible CaringIn order to be a safe space with helpful resources, Safe Haven recognizes the diversity of women's experiences and how they influence each woman's views and identity. Staff try to balance self-care, self-reflection, and self-awareness in order to be healthy and trustworthy workers that people accessing our services can rely on.
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A trauma-informed shelter:
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Our guiding principles:
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Understanding Emotional Safety"We want you to know that whatever you are thinking and feeling, you are welcome here."
Emotional safety means feeling accepted; it is the sense that you are safe from emotional attack or harm. Ongoing attacks on a person's sense of well-being are often more painful than physical beatings. People who have been traumatized can find it hard to get back to safety and calmness, even if they are being physically taken care of. Being sensitive to the feelings of people who have experienced abuse and trauma is a key aspect of what we do. |
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Safe Haven Staff Strive:
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