If you are in immediate danger and fear for your safety, dial 911.
If you are in a safe place, please call the Samaritan House 24-hour crisis hotline at (757) 430-2120 or use our new chat feature to interact with a member of our specially trained intake staff.
Signs of Domestic Violence
Education, Outreach & Prevention
How can we work together to prevent violence and homelessness in Hampton Roads?
Education is the best prevention. Samaritan House believes that prevention begins with awareness of healthy and unhealthy relationship patterns and offers a variety of training, presentations, and interactive workshops to help build awareness of domestic and sexual violence as well as human trafficking to the community. Our Primary Prevention Specialist provides programming and presentations to children and teens, business associations, faith-based groups, and after-school programs. Please contact us for a presentation and help be part of the solution. Presentations can be tailored for specific audiences and age groups.
Two New Educational Programs Now Available
Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM)
A program of Futures Without Violence, Coaching Boys Into Men (CBIM) is the only evidence-based violence prevention program that trains and motivates high school coaches to teach their young male athletes in healthy relationship skills, mental health practices, and that violence never equals strength through 12 weekly discussions. By leveraging the power of sports, coaches, and community Advocates, CBIM can transform the culture of our teams, schools, and communities.
Bringing in the Bystander
Bringing in the Bystander (BITB) is a prevention program based on the concept that all community members have a role to play in ending incivility, harassment, violence and discrimination. The important role that a bystander has in intervention is the basis for this unique and effective program.
The program helps college-age individuals gain the knowledge and skills needed to identify and safely intervene before, during and after instances of risky behaviors.
Contact Lisa Maund via email, by phone at (757) 631-0710 or fill out the online form below if you are interested in Coaching Boys Into Men, Bringing in the Bystander or another training today.
Dynamics of Domestic Violence
Dynamics of Domestic Violence—Recognition, Prevention & Intervention
Dynamics of Domestic Violence covers the basic definition of violence and starts the conversation of recognizing red flags of unsafe relationships. By clarifying the myths, stereotypes, and beliefs particular to our society, we can decrease victim blaming and build a violence-free community.
Human Trafficking 101
Human Trafficking 101 - Hidden in Plain Sight
Human trafficking is a growing concern in the Hampton Roads region, and as the leading service provider of the Hampton Roads Human Trafficking Task Force, Samaritan House offers a comprehensive overview of this unique issue and ways the community can get involved as part of the solution.
Services and Volunteer Opportunities
Samaritan House Services and Volunteer Opportunities
This presentation is an introduction to Samaritan House for anyone interested in learning more about the basics of the program and how to join the fight to end domestic violence and homelessness.
Speaker & Presentation Request Form
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