Talk Back with Sheila Horviz Features Camp Hope
December 9, 2024 – We were happy to be on a recent segment of Talk Back with Sheila Horviz! Tune in to hear from Meghan Foley, Safe Futures Prevention Educator and Pet Advocate Educator, and Mariah Murdock, Camp HOPE and Pathways Coordinator. Thank you to Sheila for having us!
Milford granddaughter of Lucille Ball escaped domestic violence, wants victims’ pets to do so, too
May 12, 2024 – Arnaz and the nonprofit New London-based domestic violence organization Safe Futures are developing a partnership that they hope will lead to a statewide or national campaign to bolster pet rescues as part of treating victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, sexual assault and stalking at Safe Futures or other agencies, said Arnaz and Katherine Verano, the organization’s CEO.
Read more in the Milford Mirror
Domestic Violence Group to Build New Family Justice Center in Waterford
March 22, 2024 – Family Justice Center coordinator Ken Edwards and Safe Futures CEO Kathie Verano speak to a group of community and staff members about the new Family Justice Center in Waterford, Connecticut
Read more on CT Examiner.
Rising Domestic Violence Cases Spotlight Need for More Resources in Connecticut
September 28, 2023 – Cheryl said support from Safe Futures has helped her and her children move on safely. She also said the support is needed because she, like a lot of victims, grew up in an abusive household before entering into an abusive relationship of her own.
Read more at CT News Junkie
OP-ED | Connecticut Should fully Fund Child and Family Advocates
March 10, 2022 – As we enter the third year of the COVID-19 pandemic, public health officials continue urging us all to seek shelter from the virus and stay home as much as possible. Those of us providing support and resources to families facing domestic violence have borne witness to the long-term impacts of this crisis on the Connecticut victims we serve.
Read more on CT News Junkie.
‘Lifesaving’ questions assess domestic violence victims’ risk of being killed
March 5, 2022 – Since Connecticut first responders started using LAP, the number of domestic violence victims who connect with advocates has jumped from about 4% to 86%. At Safe Futures, advocates are now available any time of day to take calls from first responders when someone screens as high risk. “We have our own designated LAP line available 24/7, when that phone rings we know it’s a high danger, high-risk call and we are there for them 1000%, 24 hours a day,” Verano said. “When we’re training advocates I always tell them, answer that call like it’s a 911 call.”
Read more on The Day.
For victims of domestic violence, technology is a double-edged sword
February 27, 2022 – Digital communication has opened new avenues for abusers to control and monitor their victims, according to law enforcement and the folks at Safe Futures.
Read more on The Day.
New London agencies, schools work to help youths know the warning signs of domestic violence
February 19th, 2022 – Recognizing the lessons taught through early relationships is one of the reasons the team at Safe Futures is working with kids and teens through classes, summer camps and school workshops to fill their toolboxes with the words, resources and behaviors they need to stay safe.
Read more on The Day.
When ‘stay at home’ orders aren’t safe: Domestic violence soars during pandemic
February 12th, 2022 – In southeastern Connecticut, New London-based social services organization Safe Futures helped nearly 10,000 victims of domestic violence in 2021, up from a little over 7,000 the year before — an increase of 30%.
Read more on The Day.
Make A Difference – Safe Futures
November 29, 2021 – Hannah married her husband in her early 20s and relocated with him to southeastern Connecticut from the Midwest. He controlled her every move, isolated her from talking to her family, did not allow her to work or have a bank account. She was too afraid of him to tell anyone. The beatings became more severe during the pandemic. She contacted police who referred her to Safe Futures. With the help of Safe Futures staff, she and her boys have just moved into their own apartment, and she has a temporary driver’s permit.
Read more on The Day.