SAFE-NH's Mission is to create safer communities by helping to end the cycles of violence in homes,schools,and businesses,while providing services and support to victims.Our vision is to help educate children and adults in ways to resolve conflicts in non-violent ways,promoting healthy non-abusive relationships.

Description:
While educating for future impact,SAFE-NH provides services and support to ALL victims regardless of gender,age,lifestyle,etc.,in particular we assist typically "underserved" populations.We provide:Support,advocacy and services to victims,their families and friends.
We are the NH Chapter of SAFE(Stop Abuse For Everyone)which is an international human rights organization ,particularly working with assistance to all individuals affected by violence in their lives.
Details regarding SAFE-NH are available at our website http://www.SAFE-NH.org
You may also request a copy of our PowerPoint presentation and/or a printable version of our brochure to be sent to your e-mail by clicking on the "contact us" link on the top of the Home page and sending your request. We have details of our volunteer needs on site as well.

History:
SAFE-NH is a new start-up non-profit organization which has been offering services since September 2002 as Violence Intervention Program,and became the NH Chapter of SAFE at the end of October 2002. The founders have a vast amount of knowledge regarding Domestic Violence and related issues as well as experience providing services to victims of violence.They also have extensive experience in business management and realize that blending their skills,experience and their passion to help others can truly "Make a Difference"! We are looking for others who would like to "make a difference",one person at a time with us...
We have many different volunteer opportunities at many levels(please see more details regarding this on our website)www.SAFE-NH.org

Contact people:

Lee Newman, Executive Director, (phone), (email) Deb Roy, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Joanie Comeau, Court Advocacy Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

P O Box 523 Rochester, NH 03867

Directions:

Due to the nature of our work,our office is a confidential location until individuals have been screened for involvement and scheduled for training.

Miscellaneous Information

Name of Executive Director (or equivalent) if not listed above:
	Lee Newman
Type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)3
Is your organization a Health and Human Service agency?
	Yes