The Cornell Case: Turning Outrage Into a Commitment to Prevention

October 16, 2026

SAFE stands with Jane Doe. We need our community to invest in prevention so that people can learn to recognize the signs of violence young, learn how to intervene safely, and develop a personal sense of responsibility to prevent violence from happening when they see it. Violence prevention education in youth settings like SAFE's Expect Respect program is central to early intervention and prevention.

In the Cornell case, first and foremost, we believe Jane Doe deserves safety, support, privacy, and a meaningful response from the institutions that failed her. We also believe that this […]

Beyond Access: How SAFE’s Deaf SHARE Program Builds Trust with Survivors, One Conversation at a Time

September 25, 2026

The workshop had ended and most people had gone, but one attendee stayed behind. They went to Joe Gallagher, Deaf SHARE’s Outreach Manager, and quietly asked about their own relationship. […]

All Treats, No Tricks: SAFE’s Touch-a-Truck is Now Truck-or-Treat

September 8, 2026

SAFE’s Touch-a-Truck has offered nearly a decade of fun for families while raising lifesaving support for survivors of violence and abuse. This year we are excited to announce some spooktacular changes! We’ll […]

The Most Revealing Part of Callaway’s Golf Ad Happened Off Camera

September 2, 2026

The violence in the Callaway and Good Good Golf driver advertisement lasts only seconds. A man chases a woman across a golf course, shoves her to the ground, and warns […]

Celebrating National Nonprofit Day: A Look into SAFE’s Ecosystem and Collaboration with Austin’s Network of Support

August 14, 2026

By the time someone reaches SAFE, they may have already talked to a teacher, a doctor, a police officer, a friend, or a judge. Every one of those offices has its […]

“This Program Is a Lifeline”: Expect Respect Team Speaks Out as City Considers $23K Cut to Teen Violence Intervention and Prevention Program

July 31, 2026

As the Austin City Council works to finalize this year’s budget, members of SAFE’s Expect Respect team showed up at City Hall to make one thing clear: cutting funding to […]

What Trafficking Really Looks Like and Why Trust Is Where Recovery Begins

July 30, 2026

Today is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. When many people think about human trafficking, they imagine dramatic rescues. The reality is often much quieter and far more complex. Trafficking […]

July 22, 2026 Austin City Council Budget Meeting Testimony by CEO, Dr. Pierre Berastain on behalf of The SAFE Alliance

July 27, 2026

Mayor and Councilmembers, my name is Dr. Pierre Berastaín, CEO of The SAFE Alliance. Before joining SAFE, I led the Centre for Public Impact, founded by the Boston Consulting Group […]

SAFE Prepares to Welcome Nearly 300 Survivors into The Lancaster and The Sasha

July 17, 2026

Housing plays a critical role in violence prevention, and SAFE currently provides housing across a wide spectrum to support survivors. This continuum allows us to house and shelter 1,000 people every […]

An Update on SAFE’s Forensic Nursing Program — and the Bigger Picture

June 24, 2026

On June 9, SAFE Alliance’s Forensic Nursing program at Eloise House sunsetted its services. While we remain hopeful that alternate funding sources and structures can eventually allow SAFE to operate this program […]