Haitian Initiative Advisory Board

The Haitian Initiative Advisory Board is a collaboration of partners working together with The Shelter for Abused Women and Children to bring awareness about domestic violence and human trafficking to the Haitian community.

The Shelter’s main goal is to engage leaders involved within the Haitian community to create strategies and activities to increase community outreach. The Shelter is aware that cultural differences affect how different groups react and respond to the issue of domestic violence and human trafficking. Outreach efforts to underserved populations has historically improved outcomes in the area of health, safety and has increased cultural understanding. Increasing outreach to the Haitian population in Collier County is expected to improve the community’s ability to respond to the safety needs of its citizens.

The Shelter believes a collaborative approach that engages the Haitian community in meaningful dialogue, sharing ideas and experiences will bring about a coordinated response within the Haitian community.

For more information or to get involved, call The Shelter at 239-775-3862 or email kharmon@naplesshelter.org