Closing Out 2020 on a positive note: SAFE Holidays a massive success

December 15, 2020

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Nearly 300 donors have provided gifts for more than 1,000 clients at SAFE as part of this year’s SAFE Holidays program!

Highlighting philanthropy: The marvelous mask makers!

November 19, 2020

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Thank you to all the local businesses and organizations that stepped up and pivoted their entire business models to help fight the pandemic!

Kristin’s story: Breaking the cycle

November 19, 2020

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This is Kristin’s story of about the traumas of abuse, the healing she experienced, and her commitment to breaking the cycle of violence for her children.

Domestic Violence Awareness Month free web events

October 16, 2020

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Join us for a free dance class and a 2-part series about domestic violence and making space for the self-empowerment Black women.

SAFE Futures: Helping families stay strong

October 15, 2020

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SAFE Futures makes a difference in the lives of survivors like Janice, a military veteran and mother to a 3-year-old daughter.

What is parental alienation?

October 15, 2020

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Parental alienation is complex. Advocates for children and survivors should understand the difference between parental alienation and protective parenting.

A love letter to SAFE

October 6, 2020

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Mary recently reached out to ask that we tell her story. We are honored that she would share this with us and allow us to share her letter with you.

Statement: Victims of child sex trafficking hiding in plain sight

September 18, 2020

Child sex trafficking is not a conspiracy theory. When we subscribe to misconceptions, we are in danger of missing the vast majority of victims who are hidden in plain sight.

Announcing new online options for workplace harassment training

September 18, 2020

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Our workplace harassment trainings are available online! BASE training offers two exciting new options for online training.

Coordinated Entry: Meeting the needs of abuse survivors facing homelessness

September 1, 2020

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Our Coordinated Entry initiative creates a centralized screening process to help survivors of violence and abuse find housing.