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New Texas laws to support survivors and prevent violence


June 13, 2019
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Our staff and advocacy partners played an important role this legislative session in helping ensure that proposed bills support the people we serve.

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SAFE opposes proposed cuts to Violence Against Women Act funds


January 20, 2017

We can say with absolute certainty that more women will be abused, and more women will die from abuse, if the proposed cuts to VAWA grants go into effect.

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Prevention Advocacy Named ‘Pioneer’


August 17, 2016

SAFE’s Prevention Advocacy program was named a Pioneer in the Children’s Wellbeing Initiative.

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Closed DNA Lab Unfunded, rape kits untested, PS1.04 & PS1.07 must pass


August 12, 2016

The SAFE Alliance asks for your help to ensure the Austin City Council provides the resources needed to process rape kits in an effective and timely manner.

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Stop the Murders, Stop the Violence, Stop the Abuse


July 8, 2016

The execution style killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, followed by the murderous gunning down of Dallas police officers who were protecting citizens in a peaceful, organized protest remind us why we founded The SAFE Alliance.

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If You’re Not Outraged, You’re Not Paying Attention


June 16, 2016

This isn’t one rogue judge. This isn’t an outlier. This is evidence of an entire criminal justice system that not only minimizes crimes against women, but in many cases supports, justifies, and condones them.

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Restricting Access Based on Gender Identity Won’t Protect People from Sexual Assault


June 14, 2016

Respecting and honoring gender identity (by allowing use of bathroom that reflects this identity) is one of the first steps we take in helping them to heal.

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