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Signs of Domestic Violence
Samaritan House News & Media
Thank you for your interest in the activities and mission of Samaritan House. Keeping residents of Hampton Roads aware of the issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, homelessness, and human trafficking and how to get help is vital. Below you may access news releases, and recent news and connect with our communications staff.
Media Inquiries
Please contact Andrew Roberts, Marketing Manager via email or at (757) 469-6503 to schedule an interview or for more information.
News Releases
SAMARITAN HOUSE’S NEW SHELTER FOR TRAFFICKED YOUTH TO BE LANDSCAPED BY VIRGINIA WESLEYAN STUDENTS AS PART OF STATEWIDE ‘HEAT WATCH’ PROJECT
This project coincides with Human Trafficking Awareness Month and will highlight ‘The Hallow’ the only shelter of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic Region as it nears completion. Read More
MAKE PLANS TO WEAR PURPLE ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 TO HELP SAMARITAN HOUSE PAINT 757 PURPLE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITY
For the sixth year in a row, businesses throughout Hampton Roads are partnering with Samaritan House during October to raise awareness of domestic violence and funding. Read More
NORFOLK SPECIAL CRIMES DETECTIVE TO PRESENT KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT DAY OF UNITY – NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE CANDLELIGHT MEMORIALIZING VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
The annual vigil was rescheduled from October 3 due to inclement weather. Read More
In the News

"In Harm's Way" - News 3 Investigates, Samaritan House shine light on Hampton Roads domestic violence
