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Tour
of Safe Harbor
Crisis Center Shelter
Under the direction of the Davis Citizens' Coalition Against Violence,
Safe Harbor Crisis Center (originally named The Domestic Violence
Shelter in Davis County) opened in 1997. In its first year, the
shelter housed more than 300 adults and children who were victims
of domestic violence.
Safe Harbor's services
are provided by a professional and volunteer
staff who are trained to deal with the effects of domestic abuse.
By providing a safe place to live along with numerous
services, the shelter helps to reduce domestic abuse at the
crisis stage and gives victims, as well as perpetrators, the help
they need to stop violence.
Special care has been
taken to make the shelter feel like home. Added touches such as
private rooms, a home-style kitchen, laundry room, and outdoor playground
not only provide a safe place to stay, but also ensure that residents
feel comfortable.
In 2007 Safe Harbor sheltered 329 women, 324 children, and 3 men. Safe Harbor also provided Outreach Services to 648 women, men and children.
Bedrooms
There
are 10 bedrooms at Safe Harbor, each with anywhere
from two to four beds. Dressers, cabinets, and hanging rods are
available for storage. Cribs and playpens are also available.
Kitchen
A home-style
kitchen includes an oven, stove,
microwave, coffee maker, tableware, and a well-
stocked pantry, refrigerator, and freezer.
Laundry
Room
Two
washing machines and two dryers
are available to shelter residents.
Common
Areas
Two common
areas include couches, televisions,
VCR's, a large dining table and chairs,
plus toys, books, and games for children.
Playground
Safe Harbor's outdoor playground
provides a safe and secure place for play.
Playroom
A variety
of children's resources are offered at Safe Harbor,
including a classroom for education, counseling, and play.
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