Ask SAFE: Spring break

March 13, 2019

This month’s Ask SAFE takes a look at staying safe during spring break – with an emphasis on recognizing that sexual violence is never the fault of the victim.

A new drop-in center for survivors of trafficking

March 13, 2019

A beautifully furnished home space with a white coffee table in surrounded on top of a rug. Surrounding the table is a red chair, a red sofa, a TV stand, and a TV. The items are all on a hardwood floor.

SAFE is excited to announce the Elizabeth Ann Seton Home for CARES. This emergency drop-in center is designed to better support survivors of sex trafficking in our community.

APD Victim Services: Working together to support survivors

February 21, 2019

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APD Victim Services and SAFE work together to ensure sexual assault survivors feel comforted, supported, and understand the medical & criminal justice processes.

Un/conditional compromises

February 21, 2019

A scale is in the background. The words It's hard to point to the moment when I realized that things were off balance because the scale was constantly teetering" are in overlaid in front of the scale.

Jake was Emily’s caretaker. He was also her boyfriend. Emily depended on him. When the relationship became violent, there was no easy way to leave.

Celebrating Black History Month at SAFE

February 21, 2019

A poster that recognizes influential Black people throughout American history.

SAFE’s Black/African-American Staff Task Force hosted two staff potlucks to celebrate Black History Month among our staff!

Violence and abuse intersect in a million ways

February 20, 2019

A silhouetted image of a female identified woman with large afro-style hair. Red and white images of arrows are swirling around the silhouette.

Violence and abuse disproportionately impact marginalized groups. Our work involves changing systems that harm these communities and keep people from seeking help.

SAFE Introduces SAFE Institute to Foster Inclusive, Respectful Workplaces

January 29, 2019

Media Contact: Katarina Brown Jones-Dilworth, Inc. 713-498-3643 kat@jones-dilworth.com The SAFE Institute: Customized education and training programs help organizations address harassment Austin, TX – January 29, 2019 – SAFE, a national leader […]

SAFE opposes proposed rule changes to Title IX

January 23, 2019

The words "title IX" written in dark red on a light red background.

Proposed rules for Title IX would change the focus from the rights of sexual assault survivors to the rights of the accused. Public comment through Jan. 30.

Partnership to combat youth homelessness shows immediate results

January 16, 2019

A panel of four female-identified people sit at a table along with one male-identified person. A female identified person and standing, holding a microphone.

Over the last few months, SAFE has housed 12 youth-led households as part of a new collaboration with LifeWorks and Caritas of Austin.

Ask SAFE: What do I do if I’m being stalked?

January 16, 2019

January is National Stalking Awareness Month. We’re answering questions about stalking, what you can do if someone is stalking you, and more.