110 Bracken Road
Montgomery, NY 12549
(845) 457-9211

Safe Homes of Orange County

WHAT YOU CAN DO TO HELP STOP THE VIOLENCE

• Insist on the accountability of the perpetrators of intimate-partner violence;
• Speak out and advocate for victims and survivors;
• Write to editors of local newspapers and your legislative districts;
• Practice and teach non-violence and gender equity;
• Learn more about healthy relationships;
• If you know someone affected by domestic violence, offer to help; encourage them to call a Safe Homes advocate to discuss options and resources;
• If a victim expresses a desire to talk about an abusive situation, listen. Do not judge.
• Talk to your employer, religious congregation or community group about holding a Safe Homes' presentation on Domestic Violence and Healthy Relationships;
• Find out if your employer has a workplace violence policy? (Safe Homes can help developing one.)
• Before casting your vote, learn where political candidates, especially judges, stand on the issue of domestic violence.

TO HELP SAFE HOMES HELP SURVIVORS

• Volunteer (call regarding opportunities, and for application and training schedules);
• Inquire about and participate in our fundraising programs and events;
• Request an updated Safe Homes' Wish-List;
• Encourage your workplace, congregation or club to adopt a year-round need of the Safe Homes' shelter (i.e. laundry supplies, diapers, etc.);
• Include Safe Homes in your annual giving or estate planning.