Dear Queenie,
I have seen several articles in the newspapers recently about women victimized and abused by men. Some of them say they have gone to the police, the prosecutor and other authorities for help and got no help, but none of them mentioned going to Safe Haven.
Queenie, why don’t these stupid women go to Safe Haven for help, at least in getting the police to take the matter seriously? That’s exactly what Safe Haven is there for!—No sympathy for stupidity
Dear No sympathy,
I would guess that these women are not stupid, but desperate, and don’t know how to get in touch with Safe Haven. And as I recall, one of these cases was on the French side of the island and the victim assumed that Safe Haven was only for the Dutch side, which I have been told is not the case.
Also, she may not have known how to contact Safe Haven from the French side of the island. I myself have never heard of a French-side number for Safe Haven. If there is one, or if it is the same number as for the Dutch side – (721) 523-6400, I would suggest that Safe Haven publicise the information. I would be happy to cooperate.
