Paula Marks delivers testimony to Austin Council


September 12, 2016

Paula Marks was among the advocates, survivors, and community member who asked Austin City Council members to adopt budget amendments PS1.04 and PS1.07.

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Austinite demands Council assist survivors


September 12, 2016

Like many speakers at the Sept. 1 Austin City Council meeting, this Austinite asked council members find funds to reopen the APD’s DNA lab.

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Amy Alanis asks city to prioritize sexual assault survivors


September 12, 2016

With the efforts of advocates like Amy Alanis and others who bravely shared their stories with Austin City Council on Sept. 1, APD is taking action.

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SAFE CEO Kelly White addresses Austin Council


September 10, 2016

SAFE CEO Kelly White joined speakers at the Sept. 1 Austin Council meeting to demand council members take action to reopen the APD’s DNA lab.

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Sexual assault survivors demand council reopen DNA lab


September 2, 2016

Last night, Austin City Council listened to the community demand the APD’s DNA lab be reopened and the city’s backlog of untested rape kits be examined.

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Team FX makes Austin Marathon a giving event


August 26, 2016

People are racing to give to ACS. The Austin Marathon and Half Marathon are nearly six months away, but Team FX is already gearing up for the Feb. 19 run.

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Parenting Tip #9: Repetition leads to understanding


August 26, 2016

If you ever find compassion and empathy difficult when repeating yourself to a child, please keep the following tips in mind.

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Local groups give welcome bags to SAFE foster program


August 26, 2016

Recently, The SAFE Alliance Foster & Adopt program accepted two generous donations of welcome bags for children coming into foster care placement.

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Foster care providers encourage success


August 26, 2016

As we work with children in foster care, The SAFE Alliance sees the importance of celebrating each success to encourage progress as children develop.

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“Eye-Opening” Success


August 18, 2016

Teens sign up for the Summer Youth Leadership Academy during the school year before starting five weeks of job-readiness training.

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