by Safe House | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Why Domestic Violence, Non-Fatal Strangulation, and Forensic Medical Exams Matter From Debra Higgins, RN SANE A, SANE P, SafeHouse Forensic Medical Services Director Domestic violence can happen behind closed doors, leaving survivors with physical injuries, emotional...
by Safe House | Oct 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Difference We Make October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time when we are reminded of the scope of domestic violence, the lives it affects, and the work that remains to be done. It is easy to look at the numbers, the stories, and the systems that...
by Safe House | Jul 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
Freedom Means More Than Fireworks Like many people who grew up in the 1990s, I remember turning the radio up every July and belting out Martina McBride’s Independence Day at the top of my lungs. At sixteen, I knew every word. I loved the melody, the...
by Safe House | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Dear Partners and Stakeholders, I want to take a moment to share reflections from a keynote address I recently delivered at the Alabama Coalition Against Domestic Violence Advocacy Symposium, and to extend its message more broadly to all of you who support and...
by Safe House | Mar 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Importance of Forensic Nursing By Debra Higgins, RN SANE A, SANE P Forensic nursing plays a vital role at the intersection of healthcare, justice, and human rights. It provides specialized, trauma-informed care to individuals affected by violence, abuse, neglect,...
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