Education & Outreach

Safe Harbor understands that domestic abuse is not a personal issue but rather, a community issue that requires education, prevention, and collaboration to solve. Through our continuous outreach and education efforts, we aim to raise awareness about the complexities of domestic abuse, as well as build partnerships with community allies to better reach those who need services.

Together, through outreach and education, we can influence a culture where all people feel safe and valued in their relationships.

Safe Harbor staff are available to discuss a range of topics - including domestic abuse education and information about our services - at speaking engagements, professional trainings/workshops, and awareness campaigns. If you're interested, please request a speaker. Please note that coordinating a speaking engagement takes time and we often cannot fulfill last-minute speaking requests.

Our staff and volunteers are also available to distribute brochures, posters, and other outreach materials to your business and/or community event. If you're interested in receiving Safe Harbor materials, please email us at outreach@safeharborsc.org.

Consider Donating

Safe Harbor’s services are provided at no cost to our clients and our community because we want to serve with as few barriers as possible. While our services are free, Safe Harbor does incur costs for the services we offer. These costs include staff compensation and benefits, shelter maintenance, repair and operational costs, rent for our office spaces, office equipment and supplies, outreach materials and brochures, food, supplies and support for our shelter residents, and much more.

When requesting a speaking engagement or educational program and making a donation is possible for you, please consider donating to Safe Harbor based on your ability to give. Here are some suggestions based on the costs of our outreach program:

$25.75 = 250 brochures (this lasts about one month or what we send to a large organization requesting brochures)
$140 = monthly “behind the scenes” cost for outreach program (subscriptions, program evaluation technology, cell phone/app costs)
$161.65 = 100 tear-off posters plus mailing costs
$210 = cost for an average speaking engagement (includes mileage reimbursement, staff time, and materials)

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popular training & speaking engagement topics

Domestic Abuse 101
- Learn about the complex dynamics of domestic abuse (including local and national statistics), barriers to leaving an abusive relationship, general safety planning tips, and Safe Harbor services. Length: 45 – 60 mins
"In Their Shoes" Domestic Abuse Simulation
- "In Their Shoes" is an interactive simulation in which participants "walk in the shoes" of someone facing abuse from their intimate partner and learn about the difficult decisions and barriers survivors face. Following the simulation, a Safe Harbor facilitator will lead a debriefing session in which participants can discuss and share their thoughts and insights. Length: 1 – 1.5 hrs
Prevention (Relationship Education Project)
- Domestic abuse doesn’t only affect those who are married, or living together. 33% of teens experience harm in relationships, this conversation focuses on the similarities and differences that are experienced by youth and teens. Additional information about red flags in youth specifically, as well as how parents and other youth influencers can start the conversation. Length: 30 – 45 mins.
Volunteer Opportunities
- Want to become more involved with Safe Harbor’s mission? Do you have a group from your business, church, or organization interested in completing a group volunteer project at one of our shelters? Our Volunteer & Development Coordinator can meet with you/your group to share our current volunteer needs and find the best way for you to get involved. Length: 15 - 30 mins
Tabling Events
- Having a health fair or community event? Safe Harbor staff will provide information to attendees about services, domestic abuse, and how the community can get involved. Length: dependent on the needs of the event
Safe Harbor Mission & Services
- Safe Harbor offers a continuum of services to survivors of domestic abuse and their children. We will cover all aspects of services and how survivors can easily access them. If your group has more specific questions about certain programs, we can also ask a team member from that program to join the discussion. Length: 15 – 30 mins
Fundraising and Donations
If you are hosting a fundraiser or making a donation, a member of Safe Harbor’s development team can come and speak with your group about the impact of your gift. We will also cover basic domestic abuse statistics and provide an overview of Safe Harbor’s services in our community. Length: 5 – 10 minutes
Other Options
- Please let us know if you have other topics related to domestic abuse that you would like for us to discuss.