Posts Tagged ‘support services’
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 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 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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