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Survivor Story: Elena’s Path to Healing through Counseling at SAFE


March 15, 2024
Young woman of color with long curly hair looking into camera.

Elena* is a 20-year-old Latina immigrant from Mexico who sought counseling services at SAFE following sexual violence. Elena shared that she experienced extensive sexual violence beginning in adolescence and continuing […]

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SAFE Charter Program’s Impact on a Young Mother’s Education


December 15, 2023
Young woman in school

Sophia* is a young mother residing in the SAFE Family Shelter. She was referred to the SAFE Charter Program by a Family Shelter Advocate and. Sophia, pregnant with her second […]

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Survivor Story: Empowering Voices Through Domestic Violence Awareness


October 20, 2023
Woman holding purple domestic violence awareness ribbon.

Lucia’s story is an important one to share during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. For ten long years, Lucia suffered in silence. She found herself trapped in an abusive relationship with […]

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Survivor Story: A Heartwarming Reunion


September 15, 2023
Older couple walking with little girl through the woods.

In the spring of 2022, a heartwarming story unfolded when a little girl named Lily* needed a loving family. Lily’s life began with a tough start as her mom and […]

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Survivor Story: Finn’s Path to Belonging at SAFE’s Charter School


August 16, 2023
nonbinary teen doing homework

Finn* joined SAFE with only a few weeks left in the school year. They stayed in the emergency shelter. Before this, they had a tough time at another school. This […]

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Survivor Story: Isabella’s Journey to Reclaiming Her Life


July 20, 2023
Young woman holding coffee looking out home window.

Isabella was not a native of Austin. She had ventured to Texas from a different state, where she had married, unknowingly stepping into the dark world of trafficking. Her partner […]

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Planet SAFE provides secure visitation and exchanges for families


May 19, 2023
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As we celebrate 10 years of Planet SAFE, we look to clients to see the impact that the work has. One client was kind enough to share her experience with […]

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Healthy parenting begins at Strong Start: Avery’s story


April 14, 2023

Avery is a new mother at a young age. She was in an abusive relationship that spanned throughout her teenage years with her child’s father. She is a survivor of […]

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Foster and Adopt program provides loving home for siblings


March 17, 2023

Three years ago, Liam and Molly came into our foster program after witnessing domestic violence between their biological parents. This was the second time Liam was in care. Both children […]

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SAFE’s shelter provides safety for unhoused survivors


February 17, 2023

Olivia* had been struggling with homelessness and found herself living in a tent downtown. Unfortunately, being in this environment put her in a position in which her safety was compromised. […]

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