SAFE Berks

Jennifer Ebersole, Director of Education & Outreach at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks. This free day camp will take place July 23-27, 2018, at Albright College. Camp Safe Berks brings together youth and adults to form alliances of support that promote peace and social justice. The camp is offered to local youth, ages 13-17. Campers must apply by July 6 to attend; applications are available at www.safeberks.org/camp-safe-berks/.

Letty Vazquez-Peña interviews Mayra Rodriguez in Spanish, about her participation in the Safe Berks PhotoVoice Project, and the photo exhibit at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts. The exhibit was held in April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Mindy McIntosh shares information about the Safe Berks Walk for NO MORE Event, on June 16, 2018, and how individuals, groups, and businesses can help raise funds and awareness for this fun event. Safe Berks Walk For No More will kick off at Art on the Avenue - West Reading. #NOMORE #YourVoiceYourStory

Dr. Sudha Allitt, Co-founder & Executive Director of Kula Kamala Ashram: A School of Yoga, Yoga Therapy and Holistic Ministries in, Alsace Township, shares information about the healing benefits of yoga and meditation for survivors of trauma and caregivers.

In this Spanish language show, Letty Vazquez-Peña of SafeBerks interviews Julian Angulo about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits. Julian serves as Program Manager of the Community Prevention Partnership “Eat, Play, Grow Program.”

Letty Vazquez-Peña of Safe Berks interviews Julian Angulo in Spanish, about his work as Program Manager of the Community Prevention Partnership of Berks County “Eat, Play, Grow Program.” This free program works to prevent obesity in children in Reading PA and offers children between the ages of 2 and 6 a free gym membership to the Reading YMCA for their whole family, as well as gift cards and gifts of healthy food.

Amber Shamonsky, Community Educator, explains the education programs Safe Berks offers schools, colleges, and other community organizations. These free educational programs aim to prevent domestic violence and sexual assault. Amber also shares information about healthy relationships, and some of the red flags of abusive relationships.

Melissa Haydt, Vice President of the Children's Alliance Center Of Berks County (CAC), shares experiences from her more than 40-year career helping abused children. She also gives advice about how to spot signs of child sexual abuse, and how to help children who you believe might be suffering from abuse.

Ahely Espinoza shares in Spanish the story of her life journey and education, which has led to her new job at Safe Berks, where she serves as Hotline Counselor. She is often the first voice a survivor hears when reaching out to Safe Berks.

Aleida Rodriguez, Assistant Director of Residential Services and former Legal Advocate, explains in Spanish the Legal Services offered by Safe Berks. Services include assistance with Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders and Sexual Violence Protection (SVPO) orders. All Legal Services are free, confidential and available in English and Spanish.