SAFE Berks

Jonathan K. Del Collo, Berks County Prothonotary, shares good news about the new free App recently released by his office. This new App provides information about the process of requesting a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, as well as a direct link to the SafeBerks website.

Oumar Kallo, Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator at Safe Berks, describes his work assisting children and their families after they have suffered the tragedy of sexual abuse. Oumar also shares information about the Safe Berks Teen Support Group and Men’s Support Group, which serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For

NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event.

The Walk For NO MORE will take place on Sat., June 15, 2019, and will kickoff

Art on the Avenue in West Reading. To register, visit www.SafeBerks.org, and

click on Events.

Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks – A Teen Alliance to End Violence. This free day camp, which will take place July 15-19, 2019, is open to local teens.

Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey creating this groundbreaking film about domestic violence. The film, a powerful tool utilized in training law enforcement professionals and victim advocates and brings attention to the horrifying fact that domestic violence increases among pregnant women. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org or learn more about our series 'The Place You Start with Safe Berks.'

Beautiful Murals in the Safe Berks Safe House. Artist Marcia Graff Rowe shares the story of how she transforms space with her vivid nature paintings. Rowe serves as a volunteer at Safe Berks, painting beautiful murals in the Safe Berks Safe House.

Teena Lee, Chair of the SANE Team at Tower Health/Reading

Hospital, explains how the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Team serves

survivors of sexual assault. She also discusses the partnership between the SANE

team and Safe Berks.

Christine Price, of Kutztown University, shares information about campus events in April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities to help survivors and prevent these crimes.

Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities during April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Autumn Fritz, of Penn State Berks, shares information on events she has planned.

Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities during April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Autumn Fritz, of Penn State Berks, shares information on events she has planned.