Posts Tagged ‘domestic violence’
Spring 2019 Newsletter
There is a lot happening at the Verde Valley Sanctuary. Read our latest newsletter and learn about: Judy’s Journey to Safety – Insight into a client’s experience Local Teens Learn about Healthy Choices at “Teen Maze” The Victim Advocate – How our staff supports new beginnings Shelter Renovation and Pet-Friendly Update How to get involved…
Read MoreVerde Valley Sanctuary Incorporates Trauma Informed Design at the Shelter
We are pleased to announce that the Living Room renovation project at the Verde Valley Sanctuary shelter is now complete. Thanks to the vision and design of Erin Rieger of Desert Willow Interior, the women and children living at the shelter now have a beautiful and tranquil new living space. The…
Read MoreV.V.S. Resources Stretched to the Limit
CAMP VERDE JOURNAL – JON HECHT – 27 DECEMBER 2018 The Verde Valley Sanctuary has existed in the area as a resource for victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse for 25 years. Its 28-bed shelter — the location of which is kept secret to prevent retaliation by abusers — is supplemented by two thrift stores…
Read MoreVolunteers help Verde Valley Sanctuary Expand Services
The Verde Valley Sanctuary is expanding their services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault thanks to the expansion of its volunteer program. Demand for services from the Verde Valley Sanctuary including safe shelter, counseling, safety planning and legal support have never been higher. In fact, the 28-bed shelter has been at capacity since…
Read MoreShelter: A Home Away from Home
It’s not the home they are used to. It lacks pictures of loved ones hung upon the walls and the sound of their pet running down the hall. But, what this new home gives women and children is refuge, and that can make leaving the familiar behind for the unknown a bit easier. This leap…
Read MoreVictims of Human Sex Trafficking Receive Support from Verde Valley Sanctuary
As a culture we have become desensitized to the damaging long-term effects of prostitution, pornography and human trafficking. Human trafficking is referred to as the modern slave trade. In 2016 alone, there were approximately 5,500 cases of sex trafficking that were reported in the United States, this number does not include forced labor, forced marriage,…
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