SAFE Berks

Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about the annual Silent Witness March & Dedication. This solemn event honors and remembers the 69 Berks County residents killed by domestic violence since 1999. The event also offers compassion to the family and friends of the victims; and provides education to the community with the aim of preventing domestic violence.

Meghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims of sexual assault throughout Berks County. Partners in this team effort include the District Attorney’s office, all the police jurisdictions in Berks County, hospitals and community health centers, colleges, and the Safe Berks staff. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.

Meghan Sager, Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Coordinator at Safe Berks, shares information about this collaborative effort to improve services to victims of sexual assault throughout Berks County. Partners in this team effort include the District Attorney’s office, all the police jurisdictions in Berks County, hospitals and community health centers, colleges, and the Safe Berks staff. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.

Recovering from Financial Abuse. Angie Gilmour, Economic Sustainability Advocate at Safe Berks, describes financial abuse, and the free services she offers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who have suffered from financial abuse. Services include financial education, budgeting, credit repair, and financial goal planning.

Recovering from Financial Abuse. Angie Gilmour, Economic Sustainability Advocate at Safe Berks, describes financial abuse, and the free services she offers survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault who have suffered from financial abuse. Services include financial education, budgeting, credit repair, and financial goal planning.

Volunteer Jennifer Denny shares information about Moms Demand Action, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation and in the state. Safe Berks is proud to partner with Moms Demand Action on many initiatives to prevent gun violence.

Volunteer Jennifer Denny shares information about Moms Demand Action, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the nation and in the state. Safe Berks is proud to partner with Moms Demand Action on many initiatives to prevent gun violence.

Letty Vazquez-Pena la nueva coordinadora del programa MAPP se presenta como la nueva anfitriona para el programa de Safe Berks versión en español. Letty presentar a su compañera de trabajo Mayra Morales representante de MAPP (Programa de Asociación de Defensa Médica). Mayra trabaja para la organización de Safe Berks en la Berks Community Health Center como representante en contra de la violencia domestica o acoso sexual. Letty Vazquez the new MAPP program coordinator introduces herself as the new host for the Safe Berks program in Spanish. Letty present to her co-worker Mayra Morales representative of MAPP (Medical Advocacy Partnership Program). Mayra works for the Safe Berks organization at the Berks Community Health Center as a representative of domestic violence or sexual harassment.  For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.

Letty Vazquez-Pena la nueva coordinadora del programa MAPP se presenta como la nueva anfitriona para el programa de Safe Berks versión en español. Letty presentar a su compañera de trabajo Mayra Morales representante de MAPP (Programa de Asociación de Defensa Médica). Mayra trabaja para la organización de Safe Berks en la Berks Community Health Center como representante en contra de la violencia domestica o acoso sexual. Letty Vazquez the new MAPP program coordinator introduces herself as the new host for the Safe Berks program in Spanish. Letty present to her co-worker Mayra Morales representative of MAPP (Medical Advocacy Partnership Program). Mayra works for the Safe Berks organization at the Berks Community Health Center as a representative of domestic violence or sexual harassment.  For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org.

Tom McDevitt, volunteer at Safe Berks, describes the process of planning and creating the new Safe Berks Playground. Many donors, volunteers and staff members worked together for more than a year to raise funds and build the new Safe Berks Playground.

Tom McDevitt, volunteer at Safe Berks, describes the process of planning and creating the new Safe Berks Playground. Many donors, volunteers and staff members worked together for more than a year to raise funds and build the new Safe Berks Playground.

Letty Vazquez nueva coordinadora del programa MAPP se presenta como la nueva anfitriona para el programa de Safe Berk versión en español. Letty presenta a una de sus compañera Maria Mateo representante de Safe Berk para el Coordinadora de Sanación Segura. Un programa que se enfoca conectar a las familias y jóvenes con los recursos con en nuestra comunidad. Letty Vazquez new MAPP program coordinator introduces herself as the new host for the Safe Berk program in Spanish. Letty introduces one of her co-worker Maria Mateo, representative of Safe Berk to the Coordinator of Safe Healing. A program that focuses on connecting families and youth with resources in our community.

Letty Vazquez nueva coordinadora del programa MAPP se presenta como la nueva anfitriona para el programa de Safe Berk versión en español. Letty presenta a una de sus compañera Maria Mateo representante de Safe Berk para el Coordinadora de Sanación Segura. Un programa que se enfoca conectar a las familias y jóvenes con los recursos con en nuestra comunidad. Letty Vazquez new MAPP program coordinator introduces herself as the new host for the Safe Berk program in Spanish. Letty introduces one of her co-worker Maria Mateo, representative of Safe Berk to the Coordinator of Safe Healing. A program that focuses on connecting families and youth with resources in our community.

Macy Lengle, Medical Advocacy Partnership Program (MAPP) Advocate at Safe Berks, describes this new program and how she and other MAPP Advocates serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at local hospitals and health centers.

Macy Lengle, Medical Advocacy Partnership Program (MAPP) Advocate at Safe Berks, describes this new program and how she and other MAPP Advocates serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault at local hospitals and health centers.

Lisa De La Cruz, Community Educator at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks. Forty-seven teens from throughout Berks County spent a week of July together at Camp Safe Berks, focusing on social justice issues, bonding with new friends and allies, and having fun.

Lisa De La Cruz, Community Educator at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks. Forty-seven teens from throughout Berks County spent a week of July together at Camp Safe Berks, focusing on social justice issues, bonding with new friends and allies, and having fun.

Danielle Palermo, Director of Counseling at Safe Berks, shares information about free Support Groups offered at Safe Berks for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. For more details about these seven Support Groups, or to register, visit: www.safeberks.org/services/counseling/

Danielle Palermo, Director of Counseling at Safe Berks, shares information about free Support Groups offered at Safe Berks for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. For more details about these seven Support Groups, or to register, visit: www.safeberks.org/services/counseling/

Jonathan K. Del Collo, Berks County Prothonotary, shares good news about the new free App recently released by his office. This new App provides information about the process of requesting a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, as well as a direct link to the SafeBerks website.

Jonathan K. Del Collo, Berks County Prothonotary, shares good news about the new free App recently released by his office. This new App provides information about the process of requesting a Protection From Abuse (PFA) order, as well as a direct link to the SafeBerks website.

Oumar Kallo, Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator at Safe Berks, describes his work assisting children and their families after they have suffered the tragedy of sexual abuse. Oumar also shares information about the Safe Berks Teen Support Group and Men’s Support Group, which serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Oumar Kallo, Children’s Alliance Center Coordinator at Safe Berks, describes his work assisting children and their families after they have suffered the tragedy of sexual abuse. Oumar also shares information about the Safe Berks Teen Support Group and Men’s Support Group, which serve survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event. The Walk For NO MORE will take place on Sat., June 15, 2019, and will kickoff Art on the Avenue in West Reading. To register, visit www.SafeBerks.org, and click on Events.

Mandy Acuna, Safe Berks Board member and co-chair of the Walk For NO MORE, shares information about this major fundraising and awareness event. The Walk For NO MORE will take place on Sat., June 15, 2019, and will kickoff Art on the Avenue in West Reading. To register, visit www.SafeBerks.org, and click on Events.

Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks – A Teen Alliance to End Violence. This free day camp, which will take place July 15-19, 2019, is open to local teens.

Natasha Turczynski, Primary Prevention Specialist at Safe Berks, shares information about Camp Safe Berks – A Teen Alliance to End Violence. This free day camp, which will take place July 15-19, 2019, is open to local teens.

Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey creating this groundbreaking film about domestic violence. The film, a powerful tool utilized in training law enforcement professionals and victim advocates and brings attention to the horrifying fact that domestic violence increases among pregnant women. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org or learn more about our series 'The Place You Start with Safe Berks.'

Tracy Schott, the owner of Schott Productions and director of the documentary “Finding Jenn’s Voice,” describes her journey creating this groundbreaking film about domestic violence. The film, a powerful tool utilized in training law enforcement professionals and victim advocates and brings attention to the horrifying fact that domestic violence increases among pregnant women. For more information about Safe Berks, visit www.safeberks.org or learn more about our series 'The Place You Start with Safe Berks.'

Beautiful Murals in the Safe Berks Safe House. Artist Marcia Graff Rowe shares the story of how she transforms space with her vivid nature paintings. Rowe serves as a volunteer at Safe Berks, painting beautiful murals in the Safe Berks Safe House.

Beautiful Murals in the Safe Berks Safe House. Artist Marcia Graff Rowe shares the story of how she transforms space with her vivid nature paintings. Rowe serves as a volunteer at Safe Berks, painting beautiful murals in the Safe Berks Safe House.

Teena Lee, Chair of the SANE Team at Tower Health/Reading Hospital, explains how the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Team serves survivors of sexual assault. She also discusses the partnership between the SANE team and Safe Berks.

Teena Lee, Chair of the SANE Team at Tower Health/Reading Hospital, explains how the SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners) Team serves survivors of sexual assault. She also discusses the partnership between the SANE team and Safe Berks.

Christine Price, of Kutztown University, shares information about campus events in April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities to help survivors and prevent these crimes.

Christine Price, of Kutztown University, shares information about campus events in April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities to help survivors and prevent these crimes.

Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities during April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Autumn Fritz, of Penn State Berks, shares information on events she has planned.

Safe Berks is partnering with many local colleges and organizations to offer activities during April, in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Autumn Fritz, of Penn State Berks, shares information on events she has planned.

English: Lisa De La Cruz, the Community Educator at Safe Berks, discusses the importance of goal planning and shares tips on how to make SMART goals, keep track of your goals, and being flexible with your goals. Spanish: Lisa De La Cruz, la Educadora Comunitaria de Safe Berks, habla sobre la importancia de la planificación de objetivos y comparte consejos sobre cómo hacer objetivos intelligentes (SMART), hacer un seguimiento de sus objetivos y ser flexible con sus objetivos.

English: Lisa De La Cruz, the Community Educator at Safe Berks, discusses the importance of goal planning and shares tips on how to make SMART goals, keep track of your goals, and being flexible with your goals. Spanish: Lisa De La Cruz, la Educadora Comunitaria de Safe Berks, habla sobre la importancia de la planificación de objetivos y comparte consejos sobre cómo hacer objetivos intelligentes (SMART), hacer un seguimiento de sus objetivos y ser flexible con sus objetivos.

English: Lisa De La Cruz, the Community Educator at Safe Berks, discusses the various barriers that exist that prevent someone from getting help in a Domestic Violence situation in the Latinx community. Spanish: Lisa De La Cruz, la Educadora Comunitaria de Safe Berks, analiza las diversas barreras que existen para evitar que alguien reciba ayuda en una situación de violencia doméstica en la comunidad de Latinx.

English: Lisa De La Cruz, the Community Educator at Safe Berks, discusses the various barriers that exist that prevent someone from getting help in a Domestic Violence situation in the Latinx community. Spanish: Lisa De La Cruz, la Educadora Comunitaria de Safe Berks, analiza las diversas barreras que existen para evitar que alguien reciba ayuda en una situación de violencia doméstica en la comunidad de Latinx.

Arianna Sanchez, the Children’s Advocate at Safe Berks, shares information about trauma-informed services provided for children. Activities include the Nature Explore Garden, the Ready to Read Program, parties, games, homework help, arts and crafts, and more!