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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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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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Huge thank you to Birth to Five Illinois, Region 16, for inviting Safe Passage to table at the Strong Minds, Healthy Families Community Panel Discussion at the DeKalb Public Library! ๐ŸŒŸ

We loved being part of such a vital conversation around family mental wellness and early childhood resources in our community. A major shout-out to all the other amazing local agencies who showed up to share resources, connect, and support DeKalb County families.

And finally, a massive thank you to our very own Jasmine and Chelsea for representing Safe Passage so beautifully and running our table together! ๐Ÿ’œ (Only Jasmine made it into the photo, but they both put in incredible work!) We are so grateful for your dedication to our community.

#CommunitySupport #SafePassage #BirthToFiveIL #DeKalbIL #MentalWellness #EarlyChildhood #TeamAwesome
Itโ€™s always a good time when CASA  is around! ๐Ÿ™Œ

For the Kishwaukee United Way Annual Day of Caring, we hosted three very special volunteers from our wonderful partners, CASA of DeKalb County. We are so incredibly thankful for this continued partnership and everything they do for our community.

Thank you, KUW, for organizing such an impactful day!โœจ

#KishwaukeeUnitedWay #DayOfCaring #CASADeKalb #StrongerTogether #CommunityFirst
Today, we are celebrating a major milestone for the Safe Passage team! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™ A massive congratulations to Nicole (our Grants and Compliance Manager) and Casey (one of our dedicated board members) for graduating from the DeKalb Chamber Leadership Academy. ๐ŸŒŸ

Their commitment to our community was on full display as they helped plan and implement the DeKalb County Volunteer Fairโ€”an incredible success that brought so many people together.

It's a beautiful tradition of leadership here at Safe Passage, standing next to Nicole in the photo is our staff member Sandy, a 2024 graduate of the academy! Casey is missing from the photo, but she is absolutely not missing from our hearts and celebrations today. Nicole and Casey, we see how much heart and hard work you put into everything you do, and we are incredibly proud of you both! ๐Ÿ’œ๐Ÿ’™
#SafePassage #DeKalbIL #LeadershipAcademy #CommunityLeaders #Congratulations #DreamTeam #LeadershipAlumni
Itโ€™s Menโ€™s Mental Health Awareness Month. ๐Ÿง 
This June, Safe Passage is highlighting the vital link between mental well-being and building healthy, violence-free communities. True strength isn't about masking pain, itโ€™s about having the courage to seek help. 
When we encourage the men and boys in our lives to express their emotions safely, process trauma, and prioritize their mental health, we lay the foundation for healthier relationships and safer communities.
To every man navigating the weight of unaddressed trauma, relationship conflict, or past abuse: your mental health matters. Speak up, reach out, and letโ€™s change the conversation.
#MensMentalHealth #EndTheSilence #HealthyRelationships #SafePassage #CommunityHealing #MentalWellness #BreakTheCycle
Summer has officially arrived in DeKalb! โ˜€๏ธ We had the absolute best time at the Breakroom & Friends "Hello Summer" Block Party.

Sending a huge thank you to Chelsea, our Prevention Specialist, for holding down the fort, and to The Breakroom for inviting us to be a part of the fun.

We love any chance to connect with our neighbors and spread the word about our local support services. Together, we build a safer, stronger community. ๐Ÿ’œ

#SafePassageDeKalb #DeKalbCounty #SummerVibes #CommunityCare

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