SAFE staff named one of BBC’s 100 most inspiring, influential women for 2021

December 17, 2021

Piper Stege Nelson, SAFE’s Chief Public Strategies Officer, has been named one of BBC’s 100 most inspiring, influential women of 2021.

Creating stability, breaking the cycle

December 16, 2021

Image description: A photo of a woman sitting close to a baby. The woman is wearing a blue top and the baby is wearing pink.

Melissa continues to heal from the abuse she experienced throughout her childhood. At the same time, she is providing stability for her own child.

Expect Respect: New faces and fond farewells

December 16, 2021

Welcoming the newest members of SAFE’s Expect Respect team and saying farewell to the program’s former Senior Director and Educational Theatre Manager.

The ugly truckling: A vehicle beautification project

November 18, 2021

This is a story about an ugly truck that was made beautiful by some incredible SAFE volunteers.

Honoring the 2020 Victims of IPV

October 20, 2021

Each year during Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the Texas Council on Family Violence releases a report about the people who lost their lives at the hands of intimate partners. You […]

Monsters, Domestic Violence, and Safety Ninjas

October 20, 2021

Written by Vincent Tovar, Director of Community Education at The SAFE Alliance **This article first appeared in the United Way for Greater Austin Success by 6 Coalition Monthly Newsletter I’d […]

SAFE has officially received accreditation!

September 23, 2021

After two and a half years of diligent work by SAFE staff, we’re thrilled to announce that we have officially received accreditation!

Instagram highlight: Sexual Assault Victims Advocacy week

September 23, 2021

Our Sexual Assault Victim Advocacy program took over SAFE’s Instagram for a week of topical, educational posts.

Partnership highlight: Great minds Thinkery alike

August 20, 2021

Image description: A photograph of three young girls at the Thinkery children's museum.

One of the greatest opportunities a community can give its children is an enriching environment that promotes learning and growth. That’s why we’re honored to tell you about our community partner, Thinkery.

Children’s Shelter a stepping stone toward a brighter future

August 19, 2021

Image description: A photo of a young, Asian boy looking at the camera. He has dark hair and a very faint smile. The background is a tan outdoors setting that is blurred by the depth of field.

Before coming to the SAFE Children’s Shelter, 10-year-old Silas had to take care of his younger brother and sister as best as he could.