Violence begets violence

August 7, 2019

An illustration of hands being held overlapping a heart. The shapes of California, Texas, and Ohio are in the foreground.

To stop the violence, we must understand the root causes of why these young men, and other mass shooters, evolve into killers.

Lost Girls: Joanna’s story

October 18, 2018

Because of violence in her home, Joanna fell so far behind in her studies that she felt she could no longer attend school. But through it all, Joanna’s support group kept her going.

Sexual assault thrives in the shadows

September 19, 2018

So often when a survivor has the courage to confront the crime perpetrated against them, they are shamed, blamed, and publicly attacked. This must change.

Another one bites the dust

November 30, 2017

Is this a flash in the pan, or will sexual harassment and assault slide back into complacency and dark corners? This is a door that should never be closed.

SAFE CARES to address sexual exploitation of children

August 18, 2017

We are embarking on a new program to provide a comprehensive response to survivors of exploitation by creating opportunities to be, and feel, safe.

You can help stop generations of abuse

April 25, 2017

The trauma and violence survivors face every day is often the result of generations of abuse. You can help survivors stop the cycle

Legislators must support our most vulnerable children

April 6, 2017

It often takes the worst possible event to make change happen and I hope our state legislators, who are currently debating funding for the child welfare system, are recognizing and learning the most important lessons from this tragedy.

Merger announcement: We are SAFE

December 30, 2016

As of Jan. 1, Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace will merge to become The SAFE Alliance (SAFE). This merger is a result of our deep commitment to the people we serve.

A culture of complicit silence

October 13, 2016

I have become intrigued and dismayed by the intransigence of understanding when it comes to the prevalence, outcomes, and acknowledgement of sexual assault and abuse in our society.

APD’s pledge to clear rape kit backlog a ‘great first step’

September 13, 2016

SAFE appreciates yesterday’s statement by the APD that they will find the money within its existing budget to resolve the sexual assault kit backlog.