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 […]

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“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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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Why Off Campus Is Sparking Important Conversations About Trauma and Healthy Relationships


June 10, 2026

Spoiler Alert: This blog discusses key plot points and character moments from Off Campus. If you want to avoid spoilers, you may want to come back after watching.  Off Campus is a bestselling […]

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Request for Proposals


May 12, 2026

Fractional General Counsel Services Issue Date: May 11, 2026 Proposals Due: June 11, 2026 [Submit Your Proposal Here] Point of Contact: Anna Belle Burleson, Executive Assistant to the CEO

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“The Pitt” Reveals the Need for Trauma Informed, Survivor-Centered Care


April 17, 2026

“The Pitt” is a medical drama set in a fictional hospital in Pittsburgh, following emergency department staff through the intensity of a single 15-hour shift. The series highlights the realities […]

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How to Support a Teen Who Discloses Relationship Violence: A Guide for Parents, Educators, and Trusted Adults 


February 20, 2026

One in three teens will experience some form of violence in their relationships.  We not only have a responsibility to keep our teens safe—we have an opportunity to end this […]

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