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Give DeKalb County

Our agency has helped survivor's in the community for 40+ years. Our grassroots beginning started with community members bringing survivors into their homes. This was before the anti-violence movement was in full force, and before there was much legal protection ...

Safe Passage on WNIJ

Sandy, volunteer coordinator, was interviewed on WNIJ for a piece about Domestic and Sexual Violence Crisis Centers and the need for bilingual staff. And Morales said she’s happy to do it. She said her parents made a lot of sacrifices ...

Safe Passage in the Media

Today, Nia Norris is on Perspectives again, discussing the different shoes survivors might wear. April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Safe Passage is holding several events including the Take Back the Night Rally and Walk a Mile in Their Shoes – for these ...

Safe Passage in the Media

Nia went went to Northern Public Radio today to give her perspective on ending all forms of violence. I wanted to work for Safe Passage because I saw a community that I wanted to be a part of — and ...

Safe Passage In the Media

Christine Kalina and Nia Norris joined Peyton in the 94.9 WDKB studio on Friday, Jan 13, as Guest DJ's! We discussed Safe Passage's programs and offerings, our Volunteer Program, and our Love Over Violence Event (LOVE) on February 17 at ...

James is Dead

Another reflection on popular prevention videos from the Safe Passage Marketing Intern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Op14XhETfBw&list=PLaZQ5Yvh1_cUB6esm1Y5PYZXATyMGBdSP&index=2&t=9s             My overall reaction to watching “James is dead” was frustration towards the meaning behind this video and the fact that this attitude is common towards victims of ...

Tea is Consent

Reflections on popular prevention videos from the Safe Passage Marketing Intern: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8 I have actually viewed this video on multiple occasions in high school gym class or in different clubs/organizations I have been a part of. There has almost always been an ...

Will You Accept This Rant? Matt: Threats as Manipulation

Hello hello hello and welcome to Bachelor fans, fans of Bridgerton and the Crown who were hoping Queen Victoria was just really into historical cosplay, and the Bachelor Nation therapist, who is EARNING their overtime. If you’re new here: We’re working to ...

Be Aware

Today is National Human Trafficking Awareness Day in the United States. January is also Stalking Awareness Month. As a domestic and sexual violence crisis center, we know these are two under-reported and misunderstood forms of abuse. It is ...

Will You Accept This Rant? Dec 14/15

Hello hello hello and welcome to Bachelor fans, people who have been stuck in their houses since March, and maybe (just maybe) if we are really lucky, TD Ryan from WLBK Radio in DeKalb, IL! We heard today that ...