Who matters?
Who matters when we think about domestic violence and sexual assault? Who are we protecting and who do we silence? Over the course of the last few months, our country has been forced into a reckoning of whose pain is ...
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What is Justice?
If you’re like us, you’ve had a lot more time (or at least more excuses) to watch Netflix, read books, and listen to podcasts. We’ll be sharing some thoughts from our favorite shows and podcasts over the next few weeks ...
It’s not your fault. Ever.
Content note: discussion of violent sexual assault and victim-blaming. . . . . . A student was violently sexually assaulted by an acquaintance this weekend at NIU (LINK to article). The student was working on a final project for school when the attacker stopped by, physically ...
Bridges out of Poverty
I recently attended the Bridges out of Poverty training and it was a great learning experience. The exciting thing was that many of the tools they gave us, we have already implemented in our Residential Program. It is my goal ...
What is Legal Advocacy?
At Safe Passage we realize that the criminal justice system can be hard to understand and overwhelming for survivors of abuse. Our Legal Advocates can help make this process easier and a lot less scary. If you’re interested in learning ...
Beyond Policy
Even someone who lived under a rock for the majority of the 2016 presidential campaign is likely to be aware what a big issue immigration became. For Republicans, the party platform pushed for increases in border security, reductions in immigration ...
Violence is Violence is Violence
Gun violence is becoming an American tradition. The mass shooting in Las Vegas is being quickly driven to the back of our minds as our nation mourns churchgoers, gunned down as they worshiped in Sutherland Springs, TX. Time and again ...
Safe Passage, Inc.
Safe Passage is DeKalb County's only Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Center. We work with survivors of all ages and genders, focusing on processing trauma and rebuilding lives. Our unique agency offers services that surround survivors with a continuum of ...
