interfaith partnership against
domestic violence and elder abuse
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233 (SAFE)
National Sexual Assault Hotline
800-656-4673 (HOPE)
Individuals and Institutions Making Progress against Abuse in Communities Together
This year, Safe Havens was thrilled to celebrate two committed and courageous women and a ground-breaking academic institution. They have all helped faith leaders and faith comunities understand and respond to domestic violence and elder abuse.
Our Honorees
Dr. Nancy Nienhuis
Dean of Campus Life & Vice President of Operations
Professor of Theology and Social Justice
Andover Newton Theological School
Rev. Dr. Jossie Owens
Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene
Former District Superintendent for the New England
District Church of the Nazarene
Former Vice President of Eastern Nazerene College
Andover Newton Theological School
The oldest seminary in the U.S. and one of the only seminaries to train faith leaders in domestic violence and elder abuse.
And there is more to celebrate! Safe Havens bestowed its first ever
Next Generation Leadership Award
to an individual who has taken initiative and shown leadership in the fight against domestic violence and elder abuse. This year's award goes to our faithful volunteer.
Izzy Katzman
for her outstanding leadership in promoting Safe Havens' work and domestic violence awareness through social media.