How you can help

TRANSCEND is a 501(c)3 that

takes pride in offering services

the cycle

to victims of domestic violence,

and we need your support in our
efforts. Donating time, money or
Victim Services

other items is encouraged and

appreciated. Your contribution is
tax deductible and you will be
helping to end the cycle of
abuse.

National Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
1-800-787-3224 TTY
(Assistance available in over 140 languages)

TRANSCEND
1420 Orange Ave
Phone: 407-832-9178
Fax: 407-832-5624

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www.TRANSCENDtheCycle.org

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If You are Abused

If you are being abused by your
partner, you may feel confused, afraid,
angry and/ or trapped. Your partner
might try to blame you or you might
feel what is happening is your fault. All
of these emotions are normal
responses to abuse. But no matter
what others might say, you are never
responsible for your partners abusive
actions.
No one deserves to be battered.

Its not your

fault.

Operation Safe Haven

Domestic violence is treated as a

gendered crime and is rooted in
patriarchy. The highest reported cases are
by men as the aggressor against women
as the victim. However, Project Safe
Haven also recognizes that sexual assault
does occur against all genders and across
all sexual orientations. We strive to end
the oppression of all people as well as
value and celebrates the diversity of our
community. Project Safe Haven also
strives to conserve the rights and
integrity of everyone.

Mission Statement
Operation Safe Haven, with community
support , provides emergency Crisis shelter,
intervention and outreach services to
specialize in LGBTQ+ domestic violence
victims and their families in need. Safe
Haven offers empowerment to victims to
build healthier familial relationships.

Domestic Violence Facts

Domestic violence has harmed relationships for

centuries and still remains a widespread
problem. In the U.S., it affects millions of people
annually, mostly women.

Anyone can be abused, regardless of

employment or education, racial or ethnic
background, religion, marital status, health,
disability, age, or sexual orientation.

Discrimination based on nationality, disabilities,

sexual orientation or other factors can make
finding safety even more difficult for some
survivors.

In Florida, 111,681 domestic violence offenses

were reported to law enforcement

In Florida,192 individuals died as a result of

domestic violence, representing approximately
19.5% of all homicides in Florida

In Florida, Law enforcement made 68,001

arrests for domestic violence crimes

Every minute 20 people are victims of intimate

partner violence.

50% of lesbian women who will experience

domestic violence (not necessarily intimate
partner violence) in their lifetimes.

2 in 5 gay or bisexual men who will experience

intimate partner violence in their lifetimes.

21 of LGBT people murdered by their intimate

partners in 2013. Fifty percent of them were
people of color. This is the highest documented
level of domestic violence homicide in the LGBT
community in history.