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.

Families: Coping with the pandemic when you have schoolkids with disabilities

August 25, 2020

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School supplies line the store aisles in anticipation of an unkowable school year. And for a mom of 2 sons with autism spectrum disorder, the unknown is especially troublesome.

Back to school amid a pandemic

August 14, 2020

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As part of our annual Back to School Drive, SAFE received enough donations of school supplies to help more than 300 kids!

Bridge to Safety: Making sure survivors have options

August 14, 2020

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Mira called SAFE looking for a safe place to stay for a week to get away from violence at home. Bridge to Safety provided that and more.

Rebel in a wheelchair: The ADA at 30 in the rearview mirror

July 22, 2020

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July 26, 2020 marks the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the most comprehensive civil rights act for persons with disabilities.