SAFE statement: The arrest of Chris Beard

December 14, 2022

While The SAFE Alliance has no firsthand knowledge of the very serious allegations against Mr. Beard, we know too well the frequency of intimate partner violence. Strangulation, part of the allegation here, is increasingly common and especially dangerous. And unfortunately, while intimate partner violence occurs in all types of circumstances, it is a recurring theme […]

Student athletes raise awareness through Purple Ribbon Campaign

September 29, 2017

Student athletes are raising awareness about domestic violence through the Purple Ribbon Campaign.

They’re not just words

October 20, 2016

Thousands of women have sat across from me, reeling from years of abuse. Almost all tell me the same story—scars heal, it’s the words that stick with you.

DVAM — A conversation on civility

October 10, 2016

In recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, let’s have a conversation about civility. Civil behavior should be the rule rather than the exception.