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ngni now is u> get more attention in Rappahannock County, and to get more people in Rappahannock to avail themselves to these services,” Leathers said.
Leathers, director of Rappahannock County Social Services, was appointed to the board in June and is the first to represent the needs of families in Rappahannock.
“I think we have a lot of domestic violence and we don’t have a lot of resources to deal with it. I see abuse as a major issue and it has such huge ramifications for the families. It’s a real social problem,” said Leathers.
According to Executive Director Ashley Adams, SAFE hopes to reach women in Rappahannock who may be extremely isolated, one sign and form of abuse.
Leathers said another sign that men may be abusive is a controlling personality.
“These men have a lot of power and control,” she said, “Women are afraid to venture out, they’re shut off and can’t go anywhere. They’re afraid to even leave their door. That whole dynamic plays into the kind of services you have to provide.”
Among these services is counseling, either in groups or one on one. SAFE also offers legal assistance, including accompaniment to court hearings, and a 24-hour hotline, 1877-825-8876, for women in abusive situations, as well as friends and neighbors seeking support.
SAFE’S most well known service is its 15-bed emergency shelter for battered women and children. For the safety of the battered women and children, officials did not want the address published.
In 2002 this shelter was
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