Merger announcement: We are SAFE

December 30, 2016

As of Jan. 1, Austin Children’s Shelter and SafePlace will merge to become The SAFE Alliance (SAFE). This merger is a result of our deep commitment to the people we serve.

We did it! Austin City Council funds APD DNA lab

September 15, 2016

With an outpouring of support, we have achieved a major victory in our efforts to reopen APD’s DNA lab and end the backlog of rape kits.

APD’s pledge to clear rape kit backlog a ‘great first step’

September 13, 2016

SAFE appreciates yesterday’s statement by the APD that they will find the money within its existing budget to resolve the sexual assault kit backlog.