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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 Countyโ€™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 traumaโ€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 couldnโ€™t provide these services without the support of our generous community. Partner with us as we work toward a future without abuse.

What's Happening

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

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We are offering a sexual assault survivor support group beginning this week and running through mid-April. This group provides a safe, supportive space where survivors can connect with others, learn more about healing from abuse, and receive encouragement and support. 

If interested contact Miranda at 815-756-5228 x131. ๐Ÿ’œ #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #free #group #counseling #shelter #advocacy #prevention #education
Calling all @huskiesofniu! ๐Ÿ“ฃ

We will be at Stevenson Hall today from 1-3 PM providing free survivor resources and answering questions about how to volunteer! #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #resources #niu #college #students
Join us at Jubilee for their Festival of Women event tomorrow from 11 AM to 3 PM! ๐Ÿ˜ #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education
Join us at the @genoaareachamber Home & Business Expo tomorrow from 10 AM to 1 PM! We will be handing out free survivor resources and answering questions about how to get involved! ๐Ÿคฉ #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #genoa #expo #free #resources #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education
Looking for your Friday dinner plans? Head to Faranda's Banquets for their weekly fish fry,  and support survivors in our community while youโ€™re at it!

๐Ÿ“… Every Friday until April 3rd
โฐ 4:00 โ€“ 8:00 PM

Enjoy a delicious menu featuring:
โœ”๏ธ Fried & baked cod
โœ”๏ธ Fried walleye
โœ”๏ธ Fried shrimp
โœ”๏ธ Soup, salad, & dessert bar

Be sure to tell your server youโ€™re donating to Safe Passage so your meal supports our mission to provide safety, advocacy, and hope for survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

No reservations required.  Just bring your appetite and your heart for giving back. ๐Ÿ’™ #fundraiser #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #fish #fishfry #friday

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