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Helping people of all ages

Domestic violence is not only
a woman's problem, it is EVERYBODY's problem

Elder abuse can begin late in life
or it can continue as partners age. Children who witness
domestic violence ARE affected Men can help stop domestic violence Culturally responsive legal
representation for LGBTQ+ Survivors

OUR MISSION

Harambe Social Services exists to promote the well-being of people of the African Diaspora who are impacted by domestic and sexual violence by providing culturally relevant services rooted in the teachings and traditions of our collective cultures.

Harambe is a non-profit agency based in Sicklerville, New Jersey. The organization provides supportive education and resources to families impacted by domestic and sexual assault throughout South Jersey. Harambe also offers technical assistance and training to organizations in the community and to mainstream organizations to build their capacity to provide more culturally relevant services to people of the African Diaspora.

OUR PRINCIPLES

Unity

Our community must be united in the belief that victims/survivors must be, valued embraced and reassured that their abuse is not their fault.

Self Determination

Survivors have the right to define themselves, create a new life for themselves and reclaim power and control over their lives.

Collective Work and Responsibility

All forms of violence in Black communities is our business. The community must work together to build peaceful homes.

Cooperative Economics

Survivors deserve to learn new skills that lead to their personal financial empowerment.

Purpose

Survivors have a right to be restored to their potential greatness.

Creativity

Our communities require creative approaches towards outreach and creative methods towards healing.

Faith

We believe with all our hearts that our people will lead the struggle to overcome violence in our homes and eliminate violence in our communities.

Healing

Healing of the mind, body and soul is attainable for all victims through community support, quality care, and the survivor’s will.

Quick Facts

LGBTQ youth reported significantly higher rates of physical dating abuse victimization and perpetration than heterosexual youth. (43% vs. 29% and 33% vs. 20%). (Zweig, Dank, Lachman, & Yahner, 2013)

More than 50% of transgender individuals experience sexual violence at some point in their lifetime. (FORGE sexuality survey, 2007)

43.8% of lesbians and 26% of gay men have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by an intimate partner in their lifetime.

One in five female high school students report being physically and/or sexually abused by a dating partner.

Nationally, African American/Black women experience intimate partner violence at rate of 35% higher than that of women of other races.

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