What YOU can do--to help stop the violence...

• Insist on the accountability of the perpetrators of intimate-partner violence;

• Speak out and advocate for victims and survivors;

• Write to editors of local newspapers and your legislative districts;

• Practice and teach non-violence and gender equality;

• Learn more about healthy relationships;

• If you know someone affected by domestic violence, offer to help; encourage them to call a Safe Homes' advocate to discuss options and resources;

• If a victim expresses a desire to talk about an abusive situation, Listen.  Do not judge.

• Talk to your employer, religious congregation or community group about holding a Safe Homes' presentation on Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships;

• Find out if your employing entity has a workplace violence policy? (Safe Homes can help develop one)

• Before casting your vote, learn where political candidates, especially judges, stand on the issues of domestic violence.

What YOU can do--to help Safe Homes help survivors...

Volunteer!  Donate your time and talent to Safe Homes.  All of our volunteers bring a unique touch to our programs.  As a volunteer, you will receive training, orientation and supervision from our trained staff.  We can use your help in the following areas:

• Hotline coverage

• Court Accompaniment

• Advocacy

• Internships

• Assisting women in our shelter

• Childcare at the shelter or the FJC Children's Drop-In Center

• Fundraising

Next training session: 1/9/12, 1/16/12, 1/23/12, 1/30/12 - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and 1/14/12 and 1/21/12 - 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
click to OPEN VOLUNTEER/INTERNSHIP APPLICATION