Kate Mallow, Director of Counseling Services, explains the importance of trauma-informed empowerment counseling for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. All counseling services at SafeBerks are free, confidential and available in English and Spanish.

Police Chief Andrew Kensey, Chief of the Amity Township Police Department, shares his experiences of assisting victims of domestic violence, and the partnership between police and Safe Berks. He also invites people to support the Amity Township fundraiser for Safe Berks.

Candida Jarquin shares her commitment to the Anti-Violence Movement for the last 17 years. Candida also explains her responsibilities as a Case Manager for the Residential Services Program at Safe Berks.

Discussed having the resolution to end abuse, from the perspective of a victim, an abuser, or a community member. Also discussed the steps for a victim to leave a relationship. Our services are free, confidential, and offered in English and Spanish.

Safe Berks was founded in 1976 as Berks Women in Crisis. During the 1970s, the Anti-Violence Movement swept the nation, and shelters were opened across the country to provide a safe haven for victims. In 2016, Berks Women in Crisis announced our new name, Safe Berks, which is also our goal.

Dr. Kim Shively, Professor of #Anthropology at Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, also teaches Women’s Studies classes, where students explore the history of gender. Students also discuss current events, such as the #MeToo campaign on social media, during which millions of people around the world have shared personal stories of #sexualassault and #harassment. #YourVoiceYourStory

The Safe House at Safe Berks provides emergency shelter for up to 50 adults and children fleeing danger due to domestic violence or sexual assault. In addition, Safe Berks Bridge Housing provides transitional housing for 25 people.

Leadership Berks, a leadership development program at Alvernia University, chose Safe Berks as a recipient of a service project. A team of six professionals are assisting Safe Berks by developing a Marketing Plan. The goal of the plan is to ensure all residents of Berks County understand that Safe Berks is the new name for Berks Women in Crisis. The new name was announced in December 2016, as the organization celebrated its 40-year anniversary.

The Safe Berks 12th annual Celebration of Peace on Dec. 11, 2017, was a great success. More than 400 people attended, which set a new record! Safe Berks is grateful to all our donors and volunteers.

Safe Berks provides trauma-informed empowerment counseling services to anyone directly or indirectly impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, or sexual harassment. Our services are free, confidential, and offered in English and Spanish. For more info about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.