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

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

Supporting survivors of sexual assault: Here’s 10 things that helped me

June 13, 2019

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My name is James and I’m a rape survivor. I’m also a person with intellectual disability who has been doing advocacy work for many years in the self-advocacy movement. Here’s what helped me after the sexual assault. I hope this can help other survivors too.

New Texas laws to support survivors and prevent violence

June 13, 2019

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Our staff and advocacy partners played an important role this legislative session in helping ensure that proposed bills support the people we serve.

Invisible marriage

May 23, 2019

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The governmental hurdles people with disabilities face can add serious strain to even the healthiest relationships.

Upcoming SAFE tours

May 16, 2019

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Join us for a Behind-the-Gates Tour! We’d love to show you around our Children’s Shelter campus and tell you more about the work you make possible at SAFE.

SAFE foster family wins foster parents of the year!

May 16, 2019

Four adults and three children pose for a photo. One adult is holding a plaque declaring Sara and Doug Mason this year's foster parents of the year.

As part of National Foster Care Month, we’re honored to celebrate one of SAFE’s foster/adoptive families as foster parents of the year!

Ask SAFE: Mental health and self-care

May 16, 2019

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Your mental health is important! In this month’s Ask SAFE, we’re answering questions about self-care and ways to give yourself the love you deserve.

Bee the change you wish to see

April 29, 2019

A female-identified person stands at a podium delivering a speech. A sign behind her reads "Bee Thankful Bee Kind"

Each year during National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the hundreds of people who donate their time and expertise to support SAFE’s work to stop violence and abuse!

Ask SAFE: Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

April 19, 2019

In this month’s Ask SAFE, we’re answering questions about sexual harassment in the workplace. Learn more about acceptable workplace behavior and how to be an upstander.