Pride Month: The ongoing fight for LGBTQ+ rights

Junio 28, 2023

Row of people holding small pride flags.

The Importance of Pride Pride began as a movement driven by brave voices filled with unwavering love and joy. It was and is a tenacious pursuit for equality, allowing queer […]

Celebrating Juneteenth: Supporting the Black community in Austin

Junio 17, 2023

In recent years, the significance of Juneteenth has gained widespread recognition as a pivotal moment in American history. Originating in Texas, Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and […]

Firearms in the home: Protecting children from gun violence this summer

Junio 6, 2023

A mother and her child eating ice cream at the park.

Gun Violence in the United States Gun violence is a pressing issue in American society, impacting communities, families, and individuals across the nation. While much attention is often focused on […]

The causes and effects of violence on the AAPI community

Mayo 19, 2023

As you may know, Mayo is Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month. During this month, as well as year-round, we want to honor and celebrate those who identify as […]

Planet SAFE ofrece visitas e intercambios seguros a las familias

Mayo 19, 2023

As we celebrate 10 years of Planet SAFE, we look to clients to see the impact that the work has. One client was kind enough to share her experience with […]

El vínculo entre el abuso y la salud mental de los niños

4 de mayo de 2023

La primera semana de mayo es la Semana de la Aceptación de la Salud Mental Infantil y el 6 de mayo es el Día de la Aceptación de la Salud Mental Infantil. Mayo es también el Mes de la Concienciación sobre la Salud Mental. Aunque puede [...]

Expect Respect dissemination project lands successfully in Chicago

Marzo 23, 2023

Expect Respect is proud to partner with Between Friends based out of Chicago, IL as they work toward incorporating tools and strategies from the Expect Respect program into their teen […]

El programa Acoge y Adopta proporciona un hogar cariñoso a unos hermanos

Marzo 17, 2023

Three years ago, Liam and Molly came into our foster program after witnessing domestic violence between their biological parents. This was the second time Liam was in care. Both children […]

El refugio de SAFE ofrece seguridad a los supervivientes desamparados

Febrero 17, 2023

Olivia* had been struggling with homelessness and found herself living in a tent downtown. Unfortunately, being in this environment put her in a position in which her safety was compromised. […]

Teen Parent Program provides young parents with a safe space

17 de enero de 2023

Ashley* never wanted her son to experience a childhood like hers – plagued by abuse, absent parents, and drug use. When she got pregnant at a young age, she was […]