Hanover Domestic Violence Task Force Inc

Community outreachhanover safe place is dedicated to providing outreach and education in relation to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking. We offer a variety of educational presentations that are available free of charge to members of the community, schools, civic organizations, service providers, faith communities and more. These include, but are not limited to community education on domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and the services provided by hanover safe place. Additionally, we offer presentations/workshops to enhance healthy relationships for youth and young adults and breaking the cycle of domestic violence. Specifically, hanover safe place participated in 430 awareness activities reaching 81,696 individuals and provided 61 educational events with 843 participants. Additionally, hanover safe place utilized 68 volunteers who donated 1,641 hours of their time to provide needed assistance to our agency and the families we serve.

Community outreachthe goal of community outreach and education is to enhance the knowledge and resources regarding hsp services for sexual and domestic violence, dating violence and stalking. 114,774 people reached through 83 outreach programs. 93 volunteers donated time. 870 volunteer hours given. We supported hanover coutny families in need with "hsp cares', a program designed to assist residents with short-term rent, mortgage, utilities, and food during fall 2020. Funding for program was provided by hanover county government.

Court advocacy provides accompaniment and advocacy services for protective orders and criminal cases to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence.