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# Safe Futures

Stopping Abuse. Restoring Hope. Saving Lives.

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## Posts

- [News](https://safefuturesct.org/news/)
- [Talk Back with Sheila Horviz Features Camp Hope](https://safefuturesct.org/2024/12/13/donation-jump-starts-campaign-for-the-center-for-safe-futures/)
- [OP-ED | Connecticut Should fully Fund Child and Family Advocates](https://safefuturesct.org/2022/04/08/op-ed-connecticut-should-fully-fund-child-and-family-advocates/)
- [‘Lifesaving’ questions assess domestic violence victims’ risk of being killed](https://safefuturesct.org/2022/03/07/lifesaving-questions-assess-domestic-violence-victims-risk-of-being-killed/)
- [Safe Futures makes this a safer place](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/04/12/safe-futures-makes-this-a-safer-place/)
- [Leadership 2022 Fundraising for Safe Futures Playground, Gardens](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/04/19/leadership-2022-fundraising-for-safe-futures-playground-gardens/)
- [Domestic violence victims advocates warn about decreased federal funding](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/04/20/domestic-violence-victims-advocates-warn-about-decreased-federal-funding/)
- [Two locals chart similar paths in law enforcement and victim advocacy](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/06/18/two-locals-chart-similar-paths-in-law-enforcement-and-victim-advocacy/)
- [Light the Way Breakfast fundraiser will support victims of domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/06/18/light-the-way-breakfast-fundraiser-will-support-victims-of-domestic-violence/)
- [Make A Difference - Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/12/06/make-a-difference-safe-futures-2/)
- [New London agencies, schools work to help youths know the warning signs of domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2022/03/04/new-london-agencies-schools-work-to-help-youths-know-the-warning-signs-of-domestic-violence/)
- [For victims of domestic violence, technology is a double-edged sword](https://safefuturesct.org/2022/03/04/for-victims-of-domestic-violence-technology-is-a-double-edged-sword/)
- [When ‘stay at home’ orders aren’t safe: Domestic violence soars during pandemic](https://safefuturesct.org/2022/03/01/when-stay-at-home-orders-arent-safe-domestic-violence-soars-during-pandemic/)
- [Meet Sheila Horvitz](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/07/28/meet-sheila-horvitz/)
- [Safe Futures annual Safe Walk fundraiser goes virtual](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/09/06/safe-futures-annual-safe-walk-fundraiser-goes-virtual-local-news/)
- [Safe Futures assembles team, seeks New London location for family justice center Local News](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/10/09/safe-futures-assembles-team-seeks-new-london-location-for-family-justice-center-local-news/)
- [As pandemic grinds on, domestic violence shelters grapple with budget gaps and growing needs](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/10/13/as-pandemic-grinds-on-domestic-violence-shelters-grapple-with-budget-gaps-and-growing-needs-local-news/)
- [CT domestic violence shelters struggling, some seeing ‘more severe abuse’](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/10/13/ct-domestic-violence-shelters-struggling-some-seeing-more-severe-abuse/)
- [A ‘softer landing’ for victims of domestic violence in Eastern Connecticut](https://safefuturesct.org/2021/04/11/a-softer-landing-for-victims-of-domestic-violence-in-eastern-connecticut/)
- [Our Response to COVID-19](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/03/17/urgent-news-our-response-to-covid-19/)
- [White boxer puppy bringing comfort to clients at Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/06/04/white-boxer-puppy-bringing-comfort-to-clients-at-safe-futures/)
- [From kids to the adults, New London needs reasons to trust](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/11/30/from-kids-to-the-adults-new-london-needs-reasons-to-trust/)
- [Domestic violence coalition seeks ‘dominant aggressor’ law](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/02/13/domestic-violence-coalition-seeks-dominant-aggressor-law/)
- [Cheeseman: Domestic violence an ‘urgent’ matter for special session Local News](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/08/21/cheeseman-domestic-violence-an-urgent-matter-for-special-session-local-news/)
- [Rising Domestic Violence Cases Spotlight Need for More Resources in Connecticut](https://safefuturesct.org/2023/09/30/rising-domestic-violence-cases-spotlight-need-for-more-resources-in-connecticut/)
- [Milford granddaughter of Lucille Ball escaped domestic violence, wants victims' pets to do so, too](https://safefuturesct.org/2024/05/20/milford-granddaughter-of-lucille-ball-escaped-domestic-violence-wants-victims-pets-to-do-so-too/)
- [Domestic Violence Group to Build New Family Justice Center in Waterford](https://safefuturesct.org/2024/03/23/domestic-violence-group-to-build-new-family-justice-center-in-waterford/)
- [Domestic violence awareness, Georgia O’Keeffe on menu at Power of Purple lunch](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/04/06/domestic-violence-awareness-georgia-okeeffe-on-menu-at-power-of-purple-lunch/)
- [The ugly reality: domestic violence incidents increasing during coronavirus crisis](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/04/15/the-ugly-reality-domestic-violence-incidents-increasing-during-coronavirus-crisis/)
- [How domestic violence victims in CT can get help during the pandemic](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/04/20/how-domestic-violence-victims-in-ct-can-get-help-during-the-pandemic/)
- [Agencies brace for possible uptick in domestic violence as COVID-19 pandemic sets in](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/03/20/agencies-brace-for-possible-uptick-in-domestic-violence-as-covid-19-pandemic-sets-in/)
- [Center would provide wraparound services for domestic violence victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/03/12/center-would-provide-wraparound-services-for-domestic-violence-victims/)
- [Safe Futures strategic conference moved to Waterford](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/03/11/safe-futures-strategic-conference-moved-to-waterford/)
- [Safe Futures hosting strategic summit on Family Justice Center initiative](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/03/03/safe-futures-hosting-strategic-summit-on-family-justice-center-initiative/)
- [Stonington police partner with Safe Futures to tackle domestic violence issues](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/01/31/stonington-police-partner-with-safe-futures-to-tackle-domestic-violence-issues/)
- [Combating Domestic Violence: Advocate Working With Southeastern CT Police](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/02/19/combating-domestic-violence-advocate-working-with-southeastern-ct-police/)
- [They talk football ... but more importantly life ... at New London](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/11/02/they-talk-football-but-more-importantly-life-at-new-london/)
- [Candlelight vigil held for victims of domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/12/14/candlelight-vigil-held-for-victims-of-domestic-violence/)
- [How will half billion dollars in domestic violence funding impact region?](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/12/30/how-will-half-billion-dollars-in-domestic-violence-funding-impact-region/)
- [New London vigil for domestic violence victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/10/24/new-london-vigil-for-domestic-violence-victims/)
- [Safe Futures to hold second vigil to remember domestic violence victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/10/17/safe-futures-to-hold-second-vigil-to-remember-domestic-violence-victims/)
- [Donated building enables Safe Futures to expand services for domestic violence victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/12/20/donated-building-enables-safe-futures-to-expand-services-for-domestic-violence-victims/)
- [Domestic violence agency wants public to know that free, confidential services are available](https://safefuturesct.org/2020/01/21/domestic-violence-agency-wants-public-to-know-that-free-confidential-services-are-available/)
- [Buscetto, the ECC and Safe Futures show the power of together](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/09/18/buscetto-the-ecc-and-safe-futures-show-the-power-of-together/)
- [Safe Futures summer camp to help kids exposed to domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/04/29/safe-futures-summer-camp-to-help-kids-exposed-to-domestic-violence/)
- [Domestic violence agency acquires Norwich homeless provider](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/04/24/domestic-violence-agency-acquires-norwich-homeless-provider/)
- [Safe Futures gets new executive director](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/01/11/safe-futures-gets-new-executive-director/)
- [Local leaders helping China develop domestic violence response](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/07/05/local-leaders-helping-china-develop-domestic-violence-response/)
- [Goal of helping one person led to leadership of Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/02/11/goal-of-helping-one-person-led-to-leadership-of-safe-futures/)
- [Backus emergency doctor raising awareness about strangulation victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/03/17/backus-emergency-doctor-raising-awareness-about-strangulation-victims/)
- [Local organization creates safe house that accepts pets](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/12/18/local-organization-creates-safe-house-that-accepts-pets/)
- [Let Us Honor These Good Men](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/03/20/let-us-honor-these-good-men/)
- [State sexual violence coalition sees more clients in #MeToo era](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/10/08/state-sexual-violence-coalition-sees-more-clients-in-metoo-era/)
- [New London man arraigned on murder charges](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/10/05/new-london-man-arraigned-on-murder-charges/)
- [Governor, others to tout program that assesses victims of domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/11/15/governor-others-to-tout-program-that-assesses-victims-of-domestic-violence/)
- [Nine nonprofits, housing authorities to receive HUD grants](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/01/29/nine-nonprofits-housing-authorities-to-receive-hud-grants-2/)
- [Lyman Allyn exhibit highlights Safe Futures’ work with “In Their Shoes”](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/06/25/lyman-allyn-exhibit-highlights-safe-futures-work-with-in-their-shoes/)
- [40th anniversary walk raises more than 40K for Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2017/10/20/40th-anniversary-walk-raises-more-than-40k-for-safe-futures/)
- [Our caring community in often cynical world](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/01/11/our-caring-community-in-often-cynical-world-2/)
- [In tackling teen dating violence, Safe Futures asks teachers to be mentors](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/02/14/in-tackling-teen-dating-violence-safe-futures-asks-teachers-to-be-mentors-2/)
- [Area men to be honored for work against domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/04/25/area-men-to-be-honored-for-work-against-domestic-violence/)
- [GALLERY: Power of Purple Campaign Against Domestic Violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/04/27/1830/)
- [Men honored for fight against domestic violence](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/04/27/men-honored-for-fight-against-domestic-violence/)
- [New laws passed to benefit both victims of crime and offenders](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/05/13/new-laws-passed-to-benefit-both-victims-of-crime-and-offenders/)
- [It turned into a day of illumination for Clark Lane kids … and adults](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/05/30/it-turned-into-a-day-of-illumination-for-clark-lane-kids-and-adults/)
- [Safe Futures seeking gift cards for families staying in hotels](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/08/03/safe-futures-seeking-gift-cards-for-families-staying-in-hotels/)
- [Keeping pets safe at Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/08/16/keeping-pets-safe-at-safe-futures/)
- [With text-to-911 active, domestic violence coalition to launch texting for hotlines](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/08/29/with-text-to-911-active-domestic-violence-coalition-to-launch-texting-for-hotlines/)
- [Men Against Domestic Violence Artistic Expression to be held Oct. 24](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/10/18/men-against-domestic-violence-artistic-expression-to-be-held-oct-24/)
- [Safe Futures plans candlelight vigil to remember beloved client who was murdered](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/10/26/safe-futures-plans-candlelight-vigil-to-remember-beloved-client-who-was-murdered/)
- [Vigil memorializes Parise, other domestic violence victims](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/11/01/vigil-memorializes-parise-other-domestic-violence-victims/)
- [Make a Difference: Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/11/30/make-a-difference-safe-futures/)
- [Parents want better communication about middle school merger in Stonington](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/12/13/parents-want-better-communication-about-middle-school-merger-in-stonington/)
- [The Cactus Jack Foundation will match your gift.](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/12/17/the-cactus-jack-foundation-will-match-your-gift/)
- [State awarding nonprofits $30.8 million for capital improvement projects](https://safefuturesct.org/2019/01/03/state-awarding-nonprofits-30-8-million-for-capital-improvement-projects/)
- [Cactus Jack Foundation continues to spread holiday cheer](https://safefuturesct.org/2018/12/12/cactus-jack-foundation-continues-to-spread-holiday-cheer/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://safefuturesct.org/)
- [What Your Gift Can Do](https://safefuturesct.org/what-your-gift-can-do/)
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- [Basics of Abuse](https://safefuturesct.org/basics-of-abuse/)
- [Internet Safety Tips](https://safefuturesct.org/internet-safety-tips/)
- [Supportive Housing](https://safefuturesct.org/supportive-housing/)
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- [Privacy Policy](https://safefuturesct.org/privacy-policy/)
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- [Citizen of the Year 2026](https://safefuturesct.org/citizen-of-the-year-2026/)
- [Item Donations](https://safefuturesct.org/item-donations/)
- [Safe Futures: Drive Out Domestic & Sexual Violence Golf Tournament 2026](https://safefuturesct.org/golf/)
- [The Center](https://safefuturesct.org/the-center/)
- [Golf Sponsorships](https://safefuturesct.org/golf-sponsorships/)
- [Light the Way Breakfast 2026](https://safefuturesct.org/light-the-way-breakfast-2026/)
- [Safe Futures Golf Tournament 2025](https://safefuturesct.org/golf-tournament-2025/)
- [Camp HOPE America, Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/camp-hope-america-safe-futures/)
- [Capital Campaign for The Center for Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/campaign/)
- [Capital Campaign for The Center for Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/capital-campaign-for-the-center-for-safe-futures/)
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- [Magical Evening 2025](https://safefuturesct.org/magical-evening-2025/)
- [Giving Tuesday 2025](https://safefuturesct.org/giving/)
- [Sponsor](https://safefuturesct.org/sponsor/)
- [Safe Walk 2025](https://safefuturesct.org/safewalk/)
- [All Services](https://safefuturesct.org/all-services/)
- [Back-to-School Supplies Drive 2025](https://safefuturesct.org/backtoschool/)
- [Girls Night](https://safefuturesct.org/girls-night/)
- [What is Legacy Giving?](https://safefuturesct.org/what-is-legacy-giving/)
- [Volunteer](https://safefuturesct.org/volunteer/)
- [Prevention Education & Awareness Programs](https://safefuturesct.org/prevention-education-awareness-programs/)
- [Who We Serve](https://safefuturesct.org/who-we-serve/)
- [Tree of Hope](https://safefuturesct.org/treeofhope/)
- [Our Mission](https://safefuturesct.org/our-mission/)
- [Teen Dating Violence Prevention Program](https://safefuturesct.org/teen-dating-violence-prevention-program/)
- [Lethality Assessment Program](https://safefuturesct.org/lethality-assessment-program/)
- [Shop Our Amazon Wish List](https://safefuturesct.org/shop-our-amazon-wish-list/)
- [Types of Legacy Giving](https://safefuturesct.org/types-of-legacy-giving/)
- [Strangulation Information](https://safefuturesct.org/strangulation-information/)
- [When We Accept Donated Items](https://safefuturesct.org/when-we-accept-donated-items/)
- [Become an Ambassador](https://safefuturesct.org/become-an-ambassador/)
- [Employment Opportunities](https://safefuturesct.org/employment-opportunities/)
- [Court Services](https://safefuturesct.org/court-services/)
- [Violence is Preventable](https://safefuturesct.org/violence-is-preventable-2/)
- [Our History](https://safefuturesct.org/our-history/)
- [Engaging Men](https://safefuturesct.org/engaging-men/)
- [Protect Our Pets](https://safefuturesct.org/protect-our-pets/)
- [Scattered Site Transitional Housing Program](https://safefuturesct.org/scattered-site-transitional-housing-program/)
- [Phoenix House](https://safefuturesct.org/phoenix-house/)
- [Career and Training Center](https://safefuturesct.org/career-and-training-center/)
- [Items We CANNOT Accept](https://safefuturesct.org/items-we-cannot-accept/)
- [I Choose](https://safefuturesct.org/i-choose/)
- [Giving Guidelines](https://safefuturesct.org/giving-guidelines/)
- [Planned Giving](https://safefuturesct.org/planned-giving/)
- [Restorative Practices](https://safefuturesct.org/restorative-practices/)
- [Donating Things](https://safefuturesct.org/donating-things/)
- [Who's Millie](https://safefuturesct.org/whos-millie/)
- [Need](https://safefuturesct.org/need/)
- [Victim Advocate Law Enforcement (VALE)](https://safefuturesct.org/victim-advocate-law-enforcement-vale/)
- [Get Involved](https://safefuturesct.org/get-involved/)
- [Therapy Pets](https://safefuturesct.org/therapy-pets-2/)
- [About Abuse](https://safefuturesct.org/about-abuse/)
- [Pet Programs](https://safefuturesct.org/pet-programs/)
- [Ask Yourself: Am I Being Abused?](https://safefuturesct.org/ask-yourself-am-i-being-abused/)

## Services

- [24/7 Support Lines](https://safefuturesct.org/services/24-7-support-lines/)
- [Walk-In Counseling](https://safefuturesct.org/services/walk-in-counseling/)
- [Support Groups](https://safefuturesct.org/services/support-groups/)
- [Housing](https://safefuturesct.org/services/housing/)

## Events

- [Make A Difference - Safe Futures](https://safefuturesct.org/events/make-a-difference-safe-futures/)
- [2021 Safe Futures Charity Golf Tournament](https://safefuturesct.org/events/2021-safe-futures-charity-golf-tournament/)
- [Safe Futures Virtual Annual 4K Safe Walk](https://safefuturesct.org/events/safe-futures-annual-4k-safe-walk/)
- [Safe Futures Annual Candlelight Vigil](https://safefuturesct.org/events/safe-futures-annual-candlelight-vigil/)

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