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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.

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Life Skills grads experience journey


December 23, 2016

The graduating class of this fall’s Life Skills Program saw inside themselves – rediscovering who they are & identifying their new hopes, dreams, & goals.

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Frankie Fowler a ‘Legend’ for 35 years of volunteering


December 13, 2016

Frankie Fowler is the 62nd Legend award recipient for 35 years of volunteering at SafePlace and her many contributions to the Austin community.

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Adoption and connection: The healing power of being known


November 22, 2016

At this year’s Adoption Knowledge Affiliates Conference, speakers provided rich discussion on the complexities of adoption, grief, & the power of connection

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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.

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DVAM — 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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We did it! Austin City Council funds APD DNA lab


September 15, 2016

With an outpouring of support, we have achieved a major victory in our efforts to reopen APD’s DNA lab and end the backlog of rape kits.

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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.

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Amy Alanis asks city to prioritize sexual assault survivors


September 12, 2016

With the efforts of advocates like Amy Alanis and others who bravely shared their stories with Austin City Council on Sept. 1, APD is taking action.

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Sexual assault survivors demand council reopen DNA lab


September 2, 2016

Last night, Austin City Council listened to the community demand the APD’s DNA lab be reopened and the city’s backlog of untested rape kits be examined.

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