DeafSAFE

WHAT IS DEAFSAFE

DeafSAFE is a program providing Advocacy and Support for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Survivors 

WHO DEAFSAFE SERVES

Deaf and hard of hearing individuals who experience:

• Domestic violence
   
• Dating violence
  
  
• Sexual violence
  
  
• Stalking

WHAT CAN DEAFSAFE DO FOR SURVIVORS?

• Listen, support you, give you tools for safety and self sufficiency
  
  
• Help you with restraining orders, police reports, and communication access
  
  
• Go with you to court and medical appointments You choose, you decide and we support your decision.

HOW YOU CAN HELP A SURVIVOR?

• Always listen and believe the survivor
  
  
• Ask the survivor how you can help
  
  
• Respect the survivor’s decisions and boundaries
  
  
• Keep your conversations with the survivor confidential