The Violent Reality of Strangulation

April 11, 2025

When we think about intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault, strangulation is often overlooked even though it is one of the strongest predictors of homicide in abusive relationships. Victims […]

Influencer Culture and Toxic Relationships: Spotting Red Flags Online

February 20, 2025

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is a time to reflect on the ways unhealthy relationship behaviors can manifest, particularly for young people. Social media has given us unprecedented access […]

The Last Time We Crawl: Summer Willis’ Record-Breaking Marathon for Survivors

February 19, 2025

At 4:45am on February 15, before the city stirred awake, Summer Willis dropped to her hands and knees on the pavement of the Austin Highschool Track. In the silence of […]

From Foster Care to Independence: Resources for a Safer Transition

January 16, 2025

When we think of homelessness, children and adolescents aren’t usually the first faces that come to mind. Yet for many youth, particularly those aging out of the foster care system, […]

Ask SAFE: I’m Just Now Seeing the Abuse—How Can I Move Forward?

December 10, 2024

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Realizing you’ve been a victim of violence can be a profoundly emotional experience, especially when that realization comes years after the fact. This delayed recognition is not uncommon—abuse and trauma […]

Ask SAFE: How do I heal after leaving an abusive situation?

October 18, 2024

Experiencing abuse can be deeply painful, but healing is possible. Healing after experiencing abuse is a deeply personal process, and each survivor’s journey is as unique as their experience. Whether […]

Online Safety for Children and Teens: Sex Trafficking Recruitment

August 28, 2024

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In the digital age, the internet has become a hotspot for exploitation, particularly when it comes to sex trafficking. Recent statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline have revealed a […]

Online Safety for Children and Teens: Detecting and Preventing Sextortion and Sexploitation

August 5, 2024

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What is sextortion and sexploitation? Sextortion and sexploitation refer to criminal activities where perpetrators coerce or manipulate children and youth into creating and sharing explicit images or videos. Sextortion involves […]

Homelessness Among Abuse Survivors: A Deepening Crisis

July 19, 2024

Homelessness in America is a multifaceted crisis, often stemming from an array of complex factors. Among these, the distressing experiences of abuse survivors stand out. Research highlights a strong correlation […]

Rahimi Ruling: Celebrating Progress, Recognizing the Work Ahead

July 2, 2024

A mother and son, victims of domestic violence spoke out in support to uphold the law denying domestic violence perpetrators from legally possessing firearms.

United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a landmark ruling in the case of United States v. Rahimi, upholding the constitutionality […]