Dispelling myths about sexual assault
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
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Supporting survivors, preventing assault: Seekhaven plans events for sexual assault awareness month
Editor’s note: This story contains mentions of sexual violence. A study conducted in 2018 by the Utah Department of Health found that in Utah, one in six women and one in 25 men…
Changes made to MPD use-of-force policy: Community task force helped shape recommendations
Following the killing of George Floyd in May 2020, citizens across the country joined demonstrations demanding reforms to police departments. The Grand County Sheriff’s Office held a community discussion to review its policies…
Day by day: Seekhaven staff share how they combat abuse in Moab
When Cheryl Zwahlen came to Seekhaven’s shelter in 1993 to escape her abusive marriage, the organization was much smaller in resources, staff and scope. “The group therapy and individual counseling I was given…
Agencies coordinate to fight homelessness: Council focuses on those with severe needs amidst housing crisis
“Homelessness is a very real situation in Moab, even though we don’t always see it,” said Liz Donkersloot. She’s the housing resource coordinator for the Moab Valley Multicultural Center, one of several social…
A stronger network: USU student partners with Moab police department to study emergency response
Moab resident Katie Creighton studied natural resources and joined the Utah Department of Wildlife Resources because she was interested in natural science. She now supervises other employees in her role as the native…
Making Proud Choices: New program reaches out to local teens
Local teens will have a resource to learn how to foster healthy relationships and make good decisions through Making Proud Choices, a new afterschool program through Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center that…
Addressing ‘rape culture’
A Moab-based nonprofit is branching out after a public official in San Juan County raised the specter of a “rape culture” in the region’s public schools. On Sept. 18, Seekhaven Family Crisis and…
Gym on 5th hosts workshops on Women’s Self-Defense, Jiu-Jitsu on March 7, 8
The mission of the Gym on 5th is “to foster a space where individuals can push past their preconceived mental and physical limits in a safe, encouraging community.” In short, the mission is…
Puttin’ on the Ritz: annual gala on Feb. 8 benefits Seekhaven’s services
“We’re getting down to crunch time now,” said Abigail Taylor, deputy executive director for Seekhaven Family Crisis and Resource Center. Preparations for Puttin’ on the Ritz, Seekhaven’s annual fundraising gala, last for months…