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It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb County

About Safe Passage

Safe Passage is DeKalb County’s only Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Crisis Center.  We provide a wide range of services to survivors and their loved ones including shelter, counseling, advocacy, and so much more. All survivor services are completely free, confidential, and available to all, no matter your age, gender, or when the abuse occurred.  The vision at Safe Passage is a world without violence where all are safe. Together, we believe that future is possible.

As a trauma-informed agency, Safe Passage acknowledges that systems of oppression impact survivors of interpersonal violence in many different ways. We strive to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work to honor the unique journeys of our clients, staff, and community. Join us in our commitment to dismantle these systems of social and racial injustice through continued education and advocacy. Together we have the power to create a violence-free community.

DEI Statement

Safe Passage acknowledges that systems of oppression impact survivors of sexual and domestic violence in many different ways. We honor the unique journeys of our clients, staff, and community by creating a trauma‐informed environment where all are welcome. We strive to include diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. Join us in our commitment to continuing to learn about social and racial justice in an ongoing process.

New Beginnings

With the ever-present demands of our families and individuals seeking out help and support, Safe Passage is now at a point where we must build a new beginning. This will allow us to move all programs and shelter under one roof, helping us keep families together and additing much needed space for operational efficiency.

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Safe Passage stands by you in every step of your journey to healing and safety. You are not alone!

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It takes all of us working together to build a world without violence; join us!

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Safe Passage provides a wide range of services to support survivors and end violence. Our services include crisis intervention, legal and medical advocacy, shelter, counseling, prevention education, and offender intervention. We couldn’t provide these services without the support of our generous community. Partner with us as we work toward a future without abuse.

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We are incredibly honored to receive the Community Service Award presented by detective Menelek Shaw. During the presentation, Shaw reflected on the relationship built years ago while working together on cases and the strong rapport that grew from those conversations. He highlighted Safe Passage's ongoing collaboration with law enforcement, including providing trainings for officers—most recently on Strangulation and the Lethality Assessments—as well as shared work through the Sexual Assault Response Team. We are grateful for the partnership and remain committed to supporting survivors and serving our community.
Join us at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church tomorrow from 11 AM to 3 PM for their Health & Wellness Resource Fair. We will be handing out free survivor resources and answering questions about how to get  involved. 😍 #free #resources #event #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education
Safe Passage is the featured non-profit this week at @farandas_banquet_center  for their Friday Fish Fry! Join us tomorrow from 4-8 PM, and let your server know you support Safe Passage at check out. 🐟 #fishfry #friday #fundraiser #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education
We are offering a sexual assault survivor support group beginning this week and running through mid-April. This group provides a safe, supportive space where survivors can connect with others, learn more about healing from abuse, and receive encouragement and support. 

If interested contact Miranda at 815-756-5228 x131. 💜 #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #free #group #counseling #shelter #advocacy #prevention #education
Calling all @huskiesofniu! 📣

We will be at Stevenson Hall today from 1-3 PM providing free survivor resources and answering questions about how to volunteer! #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #resources #niu #college #students

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