Meet Julia Spann, SAFE’s CEO
April 21, 2022
At the beginning of April, I was named SAFE’s sole CEO after serving as the agency’s Co-CEO for four years. I’d like to introduce myself.
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April 21, 2022
How language has changed: ‘People who used violence’
November 21, 2019
Rather than labeling people as batterers or perpetrators, we refer to them as “people who used violence.” Here’s why…
Read MoreSAFE calls for expansion of Family Violence Court
August 22, 2019
In 2018, there were 9,448 cases of family violence in Austin/Travis County. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s time to expand our local Family Violence Court.
Read MoreSexual harassment happens in nonprofits, too
May 17, 2018
As people dedicated to a culture without abuse, we educate ourselves on the cycle of violence. That does not exempt us the power struggles that breed abuse.
Read MoreChoosing to intervene isn’t an easy decision
February 15, 2018
Intervening in a possibly abusive situation is difficult, uncomfortable, and risky. It takes practice and it helps to witness an active bystander in action.
Read MoreDVAM — A conversation on civility
October 10, 2016
In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s have a conversation about civility. Civil behavior should be the rule rather than the exception.
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