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We are dedicated to ensuring that everyone has the right to live free from violence and abuse. We work to achieve this through advocacy, compassionate intervention, and proactive prevention throughout 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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1 in 10 high school students face dating violence. If you’re in a similar relationship, know this: You are not alone. You are deserving of a healthy relationship. February is #TDVAM. Learn more at safepassagedv.org. #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #legal #medical #tdv #awareness
Thank you for raising awareness around stalking this month – and we look forward to continuing the conversation during the rest of the year! #NSAM2026
In popular culture, stalkers are often shown as shadowy strangers, obsessed fans, or mysterious secret admirers. In reality, most stalkers are people the victim knows – most often intimate partners and acquaintances. #NSAM #stalkingawarenessmonth #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #legal #medical #prevention #education
Stalkers often go to great lengths to exert power and control over their victims – including threatening and harming others that the victim cares about. For many stalking victims, the fear doesn’t stop at their personal safety.  Victims with children in the home are at particular risk. #NSAM2026
We are going to be at two locations today! We will be at Patterson Hall from 12-2 PM, and Grant Hall from 2:30-4:30 PM handing out free resources! Come say hi and learn more about your local domestic violence shelter! #niu #students #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #legal #medical #prevention #education

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