Our Mission:

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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Make a Difference

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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Stay connected with Safe Passage and support survivors in DeKalb County through events and community gatherings all year long!

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Join us for some incredible food all for a good cause! 😁

Make sure to tell your server that you want part of your bill to go to Safe Passage and 10% will be donated back! This week is Dairy Ripple in Sycamore! 

Dairy Ripple
10/14-10/20
675 E State St Sycamore, IL 60115

#fundraiser #event #icecream #nonprofit
Meet our panelist for our upcoming movie showing of "The Color Purple" on October 21st starting at 6 PM at the Egyptian Theatre! 💜

Dr. T. Ajewole Duckett is the Interim Co-Director of Academics and Curriculum for the Center for Black Studies. In this role, they focus on academics and curriculum development, overseeing the Black Studies minor and certificate. Their doctorate is in African American and African Diaspora Studies from Indiana University Bloomington. Dr. Duckett's research focuses include: ritual, performance, embodiment, epistemology, and African/African American literature. 

We are excited to have them! #panel #movie #free #event #dvam #dekalb #nonprofit
Join us at the DeKalb Public Library on October 24th for a book club discussion on the novel "The Color Purple," followed by an optional viewing of the musical. 💜 Free, open to anyone ages 18+. We will see you there! #DVAM #thecolorpurple #bookclub #musical #free #event #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty
Studies show that people with disabilities are more likely to experience abuse than people without them. Abuse is based on power and control, and people with disabilities often face certian barriers to accessing help that make them more vulnerable to abuse. 

Forms of abuse can include: stealing or withholding money, refusing to help with necessary life tasks, preventing someone from seeing a doctor, or damaging/destroying assistive devices. No one deserves to be abused. #DVAM #every1knowssome1
Thank you to Sycamore Elks Club for your donation of $1,500.00 to Safe Passage! Your contribution helps us keep life saving services free for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. 💜 #fundraiser #donation