For Immediate Release
February 21, 2008

Contact:    Rick Liebel
                Public Relations and Development Director
                814 455-1774x 234
                814 881-6530 cell

SafeNet Schedules Advocate Training Certification Classes

Have some time to serve your community? Interested in providing services to others? Join our SafeNet Volunteer Councilor Advocate Training. Training will be held March 17 - May 19 and requires a 52-hour commitment. After completion of training you will meet the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania mandated requirements to directly serve domestic violence victims. Opportunity for volunteering at SafeNet include: Shelter, Legal, Medical Counseling, Educational and Training. There is a $50.00 donation to assist in providing supplies for the training. Please contact the volunteer training department at 814-455-1774, ext 248.

SafeNet is not a homeless shelter, but a safe and confidential place specifically for men, women and children who are victims of domestic violence.  From every city and township in the area, victims come to SafeNet seeking support, safety and shelter from physical abuse and threats of violence occurring at home.  After more than 30 years of providing shelter and many other supportive services, SafeNet knows first-hand that there is hope and there is help.

PLEASE NOTE: For interviews with SafeNet's Executive Director or any staff member of SafeNet, contact Rick Liebel, Public Relations and Development Director, at 455-1774 extension 234, cell 814-881-6530 or email at rliebel@safeneterie.org.