HAVEN is actively engaged in educating the greater community on domestic violence. We believe that an important step in addressing domestic violence is focusing on prevention, as well as crisis intervention. HAVEN advocates coordinate with students in the schools of Gallatin County to create peer education programs. In these programs, students in middle school and high school have the opportunity to learn about teen dating violence and teach their peers about relationship violence and respect.
HAVEN is committed to educating and collaborating with other first responders such as law enforcement, the medical community, businesses, the legal system, social services, teachers, friends and families. Upon request, advocates will do presentations to educate groups on issues related to domestic violence such as orders of protection, local services, and how to help someone in an abusive relationship. HAVEN is involved in many collaborative efforts in Gallatin County such as the Domestic Violence Response Team and Sexual Assault Response Team which attempt to create more streamlined community approachs to dealing with domestic and sexual violence. HAVEN also works very closely with The HELP center and MSU’s VOICE center to raise awareness and dialogue in the community through presentations, trainings and events.
If you would like HAVEN to lead a presentation about domestic violence to your group, please call (406) 586-7689