Let Youth Know About Safe Havens |
By Caitlin Bootsma Did you know that there are a number of designated “safe havens” in your community where youth in difficult or dangerous situations can go for help? Sadly, there are youth across the country who may need to find a safe place where they can connect with an authorized adult who can give them assistance. There are many reasons a young person might seek a safe haven, including (but not limited to):
Designated safe havens welcome youth to stay at their location while they contact an adult who can assist them in getting the help that they need. If necessary, a representative from the organization Safe Place will transport the youth to the agency and connect them with any needed services. As caring adults, we can help raise awareness of these safe havens. Consider taking the following steps:
Find out more about safe havens across the country at http://nationalsafeplace.org/what-is-safe-place/where-is-safe-place/ |
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