Connecting with children: A Valentine’s Day message from Strong Start

February 13, 2020

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The hours we have with our kids go fast, so show the ones closest to you that you love them every day. Here are some simple ways to connect with your child.

Looking to the future: Breaking the cycle

February 12, 2020

A family of three children and one woman sit together holding each other.

Colleen began to understand the deep layers of hurt, violence, and abuse she had experienced – layers that were impacting her ability to be with her kids.

No such thing as a ‘perfect victim’

January 31, 2020

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The “perfect victim.” It’s an idea that we have to get past in order to support the people who experience sex trafficking.

Providing holistic care and HIV prevention at Eloise House

January 16, 2020

A photo of SAFE's Eloise House forensic exam clinic. The building has a painting of a sunflower on it.

After Connell was sexually assaulted, he was in shock. SAFE’s Eloise House forensic clinic was here to support him, including addressing his concerns about HIV.

Life-saving services for survivors

December 19, 2019

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When Jane arrived with her child at SAFE, they found housing, counseling, child care, peer support and – most importantly – safety.

Partnering with People’s Community Clinic

December 19, 2019

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For nearly 12 years, People’s Community Clinic has been an incredible partner, providing youth at the SAFE Children’s Shelter with holistic, trauma-informed medical care.

How language has changed: ‘People who used violence’

November 21, 2019

An illustration of two people talking. One is a male-identified person of color and the other is a female-identified person. The words "Change the way we speak" are above the two people

Rather than labeling people as batterers or perpetrators, we refer to them as “people who used violence.” Here’s why…

Working with Best Single Source Plus to support people experiencing homelessness

November 20, 2019

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Fleeing from physical and emotional abuse, Ally knew she and her three kids deserved a better life. Our partners at Best Single Source Plus helped her take steps to make that happen.

The homelessness problem you don’t see

November 6, 2019

Abuse victims tend to be women and children whose homelessness is invisible and often not considered when solutions are explored.

SAFE launches app for working with child abuse victims with disabilities

October 25, 2019

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SAFE’s Disability Services team recently launched the All Kids SAFE app to help law enforement and others better support children with disabilites.