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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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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.

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Catch our team on campus earlier this week? ๐Ÿ–๏ธโœจ

Our Prevention Specialists, Harvey and Max, were over at Patterson Hall at NIU chatting with students, sharing resources, and spreading awareness! We always love connecting with campus! ๐ŸŽ“ โค๏ธ

The Husky energy keeps rolling all weekend long:
๐Ÿ TODAY: NIU Volleyball is back AT HOME!
๐Ÿˆ TOMORROW: NIU takes on Iowa on the road!

Good luck to all the student-athletes competing this weekend! Weโ€™re cheering you on! ๐Ÿพ Go Huskies! ๐Ÿ”ดโšซ
 #NIU #GoHuskies #Huskies #DeKalbIL #CommunityAwareness #SafePassage #NorthernIllinoisUniversity
Today is the final DeKalb Farmers Market of the season! ๐ŸŒพโœจ

Stop by Van Buer Plaza between 10am and 2pm to say hi to our team, grab your favorite local finds, and help us wrap up a wonderful season.

A huge thank you to the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce for organizing such a fantastic market series this year! โค๏ธ

๐Ÿ“ Van Buer Plaza

โฐ 10:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM

#DeKalbFarmersMarket #DeKalbIL #SupportLocal #DeKalbChamber #ShopLocal #CommunityFirst #VanBuerPlaza
๐ŸŒŸ Today kicked off our first in-person training day for our new 60-Hour Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Training! We are so excited to welcome an amazing cohort of new interns, new staff members, and dedicated community members.

What is the 60-Hour Training?
This comprehensive training program is fully accredited by the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) and the Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault (ICASA). It equips participants with the essential knowledge, trauma-informed skills, and hands-on preparation needed to work directly with survivors and serve our community effectively.

We are so grateful for everyone stepping up to make a difference! ๐Ÿ’œ

Have questions or interested in joining a future training cohort? Reach out to Sandy at shernandez@safepassagedv.org.
Only one month left until Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) begins this October! ๐Ÿ’œ

This yearโ€™s national theme is "Stand with Survivors, 45 years and Always".

To us at Safe Passage, this theme is a promise. It means committing to standing in continuous partnership with survivors toward safety, support, and solidarityโ€”not just during October, but every single day. It represents an unwavering commitment to listen to survivors, honor their journeys, advocate for their rights, and ensure they never have to walk the path of healing alone.

We have a powerful lineup of events planned across DeKalb County throughout October to break the silence, build community, and move into action.

Mark your calendars, save this post, and help us spread the word. Together, we are #WithSurvivors always.

๐ŸŒ Learn more at www.safepassagedv.org

#DVAM2026 #WithSurvivors #SafePassage #DeKalbIL #EndDV #CommunitySupport #PaintTheTownPurple
We are so grateful to our wonderful partners at CENTURY 21 Circle in DeKalb for launching a donation drive to support Safe Passage! ๐Ÿ’™๐Ÿ 

In honor of America 250, CENTURY 21 Circle has set an incredible goal: collecting 250 essential items by September 30th to provide comfort, care, and dignity to survivors in our community.

They are currently accepting drop-off donations Monday through Friday at their DeKalb office:
๐Ÿ“ CENTURY 21 Circle โ€“ 901 N 1st Street, DeKalb, IL 60115

Most Needed Items:

Shampoo & conditioner

Deodorant

Feminine care products

Dental care products

Cleaning supplies

Diapers & wipes

Towels & pillows (new)

Every single item donated goes directly toward supporting local families. If you canโ€™t drop off items, sharing this post to help us spread the word means the world!

Thank you, CENTURY 21 Circle, for standing with survivors and helping our community thrive! ๐ŸŒŸ

#SafePassage #CENTURY21Circle #America250 #CommunitySupport #DeKalbIL #CircleOfGiving #GiveBack #DomesticViolenceAwareness #SupportSurvivors

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