Restricting Access Based on Gender Identity Won’t Protect People from Sexual Assault

June 14, 2016

Respecting and honoring gender identity (by allowing use of bathroom that reflects this identity) is one of the first steps we take in helping them to heal.

SAFE Stands for Ending Violence Against LGBTQIA Community

June 13, 2016

Austin, Texas—The SAFE Alliance today issued the following statement in response to this weekend’s mass shooting at Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida:

TBRI: Legacy of Dr. Karyn Purvis

May 25, 2016

On April 12th, cancer won the battle for the body of Dr. Karyn Purvis, but no evil, no matter how dark or despairing, could ever claim her legacy. As Founder […]

Trend of Violence Targeting Trans Continues

May 11, 2016

Transgender women of color are some of the most vulnerable members of society… Transgender women of color have to navigate sexism, racism, and transphobia in their daily lives.

Volunteers Are the Brightest Stars

May 2, 2016

A sea of gold stars speckled the room, from the ceiling to the walls to the red carpet—but they were no match for the incredible stars we honored for National […]

Statesman Front Page: Tragedy Multiplied Exponentially

April 13, 2016

Violence and abuse represent a public health emergency that must be addressed on a broad societal, cultural, and systemic level as well as through primary prevention and intervention efforts. The SAFE Alliance was created with that goal in mind.

Keep Austin SAFE …and Look Great

April 8, 2016

Since we announced the launch of “Draw the Line,” the new song from The Mrs, we’ve been asked the same question several times: “Where can I get one of those Keep Austin SAFE t-shirts?” The good news is, you can get your shirt online and show your support for ending sexual assault and exploitation, child abuse, and domestic violence. Buy your Keep Austin SAFE t-shirt today!

LGBTQIA Task Force Kicks Off!

February 10, 2016

Violence and abuse is more pervasive in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA) community as it is in other groups. The CDC’s 2010 National Intimate Partner […]

Fatherhood Specialist Marcus Griggs discusses his journey with Project HOPES

January 10, 2015

I always said, “Once I had my own child, I didn’t want to ‘raise’ anyone else’s children.” Of course, that was in jest. I think somewhere deep down inside I […]

Meet an Expert: Malisa DiGiacomo

September 7, 2012

by Jenny Martin; Communications and Media Relations Malisa DiGiacomo is the Research and Grants Coordinator at SafePlace. She’s well known at SafePlace for her abounding engergy, brilliance and, don’t forget, […]