In honor of Father’s Day, we are proud to support Safe Futures (formerly the Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut), the organization which saves lives, restores hope, and changes the future for those impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault in southeastern Connecticut.
Founded in 1976 as the Women’s Center of Southeastern Connecticut , Safe Futures began as an information and referral service for women entering the workforce. Today, Safe Futures operates two 24-hour hotlines, an emergency shelter, and a transitional living program for families working to rebuild lives shattered by domestic violence or sexual assault.
Safe Futures also provides counseling and advocacy, case management, court advocacy, support groups, and educational programs for schools and community groups. All 21 towns, including Lyme and Old Lyme, in New London County are served by the agency.
We are pleased to donate space for the coming week to publish Safe Futures’ annual announcement of “Men Against Domestic Violence”
This announcement lists the names of men and organizations :
- who have made a contribution to the grassroots campaign in which men take a stand against all forms of violence against women
- whose work Safe Futures is recognizing on their behalf
- who have shown support by their engagement, involvement and actions
The list names role models and advocates, educators and upstanders. Domestic violence feeds on silence. With this listing, Safe Futures breaks the silence of domestic violence and emphasizes that domestic violence affects everyone.