Hope Harbor Home is for women and men suffering from Domestic Abuse

                                   Karmen Smith, guest speaker and Carol Jutte, Regent

Program Speaker, Karmen Smith from Hope Harbor Home.  Karmen told the group that Hope Harbor Home is for women and men suffering from Domestic Abuse.  Last year Hope Harbor Home had 900 restraining orders issued and they are not the only safe haven in Brunswick County.  Domestic abuse can be physical or emotional. Hope Harbor has advocates on staff who will walk the road to recovery from first contact to when the abused is able to go it alone.  This walk can involve going to court, helping with resumes and job interviews, getting children to school or cared for, etc.  They offer empowerment classes, therapy and a safe home when needed.  Karmen told explained how we can help domestic abuse people.  We need to make ourselves aware of people around us.  The person in trouble may not reach out, but we can reach out and let them know help is available.  When reaching out the abused will normally turn to someone they are comfortable with.  Be there to listen, to let them know where they can get help and to let them know you will be there with them through every step. Feel free to e-mail or call Karmen if you know someone who would benefit from their services at Hope Harbor Home, Inc.

Information provided by Lynn Deen
 Recording/Corresponding Secretary