ABOUT HAVEN

Vision
HAVEN is a nationally recognized non-profit leader in Oakland County and surrounding communities providing comprehensive solutions and innovative programs that promote violence-free homes and communities.

Mission
To eliminate domestic violence and sexual assault through treatment and prevention services across Oakland County and surrounding communities.

Goals

• Provide direct services to child and adult victims and families experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault.
• Provide direct intervention services to perpetrators of domestic violence in order to prevent future occurrences.
• Work toward eliminating domestic violence and sexual assault through prevention education services.
• Serve as a systems change agent for community efforts related to domestic violence and sexual assault.

Philosophy
We believe that all people have a right to violence-free lives. Domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse should not be tolerated or condoned. We believe that these acts have a devastating effect on victims, their families and the entire society. We believe that abusive acts are acts of power and control that the victim does not provoke, enjoy or deserve. We believe that victims can regain control of their lives through appropriate support services.

HAVEN recognizes that women, children and men have a right to their own identities and need not define themselves according to cultural traditions, some of which tolerate abuse. Our aim is to eliminate root causes of abuse. We believe that education is a vital component in working toward the prevention of physical and sexual violence.