My absolute worst fear as the mother of children with disabilities

October 7, 2019

A male-identified person is standing next to a female-identified person outside. The male is taller than the female.

A young man with disabilities was shot and killed by an off-duty LAPD officer this year. As the mother of two sons with IDD, this is my absolute worst fear.

Ask SAFE: Is this abuse?

September 18, 2019

A graphic with the words "Ask SAFE" in the center and "Is this abuse?" at the bottom.

In this month’s Ask SAFE, we’re answering questions about unhealthy relationships, domestic violence, and the importance of boundaries.

Meet Isaiah: Changing lives through youth theater

September 18, 2019

Two male identified people are on stage during a live play. They are shaking hands. One's back is facing away from the camera and the other is facing the camera.

Many of our programs that work directly with young people, like Changing Lives Youth Theatre Ensemble, are back in Austin schools!

SAFE calls for expansion of Family Violence Court

August 22, 2019

In 2018, there were 9,448 cases of family violence in Austin/Travis County. And this is just the tip of the iceberg. It’s time to expand our local Family Violence Court.

Regreso a clases

August 14, 2019

A young male identified student is boarding a school bus

Los niños deben asistir a la escuela, y a cualquier otro lugar, sabiendo que siempre merecen respeto. Los papás necesitamos hablar con nuestros hijos sobre las cosas que pueden hacer para cuidarse a sí mismos.

SAFE interview: LGBTQIA+ people with disabilities

August 8, 2019

An illustration of four people dancing around an equal sign. One person is in a wheelchair.

We’re reflecting on the work that still needs to be done to create inclusive, accepting communities and services for LGBTQIA+ people who have disabilities.

Violence begets violence

August 7, 2019

An illustration of hands being held overlapping a heart. The shapes of California, Texas, and Ohio are in the foreground.

To stop the violence, we must understand the root causes of why these young men, and other mass shooters, evolve into killers.

Working together: Asian Family Support Services of Austin and SAFE

July 17, 2019

We partner with Asian Family Support Services of Austin on so many fronts, but our most important collaboration is our work to support clients.

Immigrant survivors face added barriers to escaping violence

July 17, 2019

Immigrant survivors often fear reporting the violence they’re experiencing. As talk of deportation and family separation ramps up, situations like Isabel’s become more and more common.

Equal housing access saves trans lives

July 12, 2019

An image of a person of color looking forward. The trans flag colors cover the image along with the words "Any policy change that may increase the likelihood that a trans person will be turned away from shelter is unacceptable."

Any policy change that may increase the likelihood that a trans person will be turned away from shelter is unacceptable.