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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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Statistics tell you our scale, but stories tell you our soul.

Last year, we provided 4,417 nights of shelter for adults and 1,982 for children. That’s over 6,000 times someone laid their head down and finally felt the weight of fear lift.

When you give to Safe Passage today, you aren't just hitting a fundraising goal. You are buying a survivor a night of quiet. You are buying a child a morning without worry.

Give DeKalb County is LIVE. Every dollar you donate today is BOOSTED by the Bonus Pool, making your impact even larger.

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Tomorrow is the big day! 🌈 We are so close to #GiveDeKalbCounty, and the energy is electric. We want to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has shared, posted, and prepared to give. Your dedication to all local agencies is what makes this event so special.
Tomorrow, you have the power to sustain healing and hope. Your support helps us answer the call for those currently experiencing crisis. Are you ready to help us help others?
2 days to go! 🚀 We are almost there, DeKalb County! We are so appreciative of the way you show up to support the diverse missions across our region. Your impact is felt in every corner of our community.

In our agency, that impact looks like safety and restoration. When you support Safe Passage, you help us provide 24/7 care for those healing from domestic violence and sexual assault. We couldn’t do this without your incredible support!
We love our community, and we are proud to serve as DeKalb County’s only domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center. Your generosity on Give DeKalb County Day allows us to continue offering life-saving services right here at home. Let’s make a difference together! 💜💙
Only 4 days left! ⏳ The excitement is growing! We are constantly moved by the generosity shown during this week. It is truly inspiring to see how much our neighbors care about the success of all our local organizations.

Safe Passage is more than a shelter; we are a partner in the healing process for those impacted by DV/SA. By picking our agency on May 7th, you are helping us provide the tools survivors need to reclaim their lives and thrive.

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