When Tragedy Strikes Close to Home
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Once again, the Treasure Coast community is grieving the loss of a life to domestic violence, a tragic reminder of how close to home this crisis truly is.
Every day, three women in the U.S. are killed by a current or former partner. These aren’t just statistics. They are stories of real people – our family, friends, and neighbors.
Just last month alone, SafeSpace received more than 350 hotline calls. Those are only the people who knew where to turn and were ready to reach out. This staggering number speaks volumes about the growing awareness of domestic violence, but even more so, it shows the incredible and urgent need for our services.
Domestic violence does not discriminate. It affects people of every background, profession, and socioeconomic status. As we saw in the recent tragedy involving a prominent Treasure Coast doctor, domestic violence impacts individuals who, from the outside, appear to have it all. Abuse doesn’t always look like what you expect, and it can happen in any home, in any neighborhood.
Survivors may fear for their lives, lack financial resources or support systems, or feel too ashamed to ask for help. That’s where SafeSpace comes in.
For more than 45 years, SafeSpace has provided life-saving shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and resources to support survivors of domestic violence in Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties. We are the only certified domestic violence center on the Treasure Coast, and we’re here 24/7 – no matter what.
If you or someone you know is in need of help, please reach out. You are not alone.
Hotline: 772-288-7023
Website: www.safespacefl.org
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| SafeSpace and Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County recently teamed up for the third annual Tee Fore Two Golf Tournament. The event raised more than $123,000 to support survivor safety and youth empowerment across the Treasure Coast. |
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| SafeSpace has been awarded $155,000 in critical funding to strengthen shelter and protection services, enhancing safety, support, and healing for domestic violence survivors across the Treasure Coast. This vital investment will help save lives. |
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