What My Job Has Taught Me About Abuse

July 2, 2025

Dear reader, What if the words we choose could help someone feel seen, believed, and safe? What if marketing wasn’t just a job, but a way to make healing more […]

Transforming Families: The Power of Fatherhood Support

June 20, 2025

Fatherhood Program at SAFE works with Fathers and their children to help build healthy relationships.

In honor of Father’s Day, we sat down with Rafael Sandrea, one of our Fatherhood Program Specialists, to learn about the life-changing work happening in our community. Rafael Sandrea knows […]

Healing Through Creative Expression: Art as a Tool for Survivors

May 16, 2025

Healing from trauma is a deeply personal journey, and for many survivors of abuse, traditional talk therapy may not be enough to process the complex emotions and memories they carry. […]

The Violent Reality of Strangulation

April 11, 2025

When we think about intimate partner violence (IPV) and sexual assault, strangulation is often overlooked even though it is one of the strongest predictors of homicide in abusive relationships. Victims […]

Influencer Culture and Toxic Relationships: Spotting Red Flags Online

February 20, 2025

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Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) is a time to reflect on the ways unhealthy relationship behaviors can manifest, particularly for young people. Social media has given us unprecedented access […]

The Last Time We Crawl: Summer Willis’ Record-Breaking Marathon for Survivors

February 19, 2025

At 4:45am on February 15, before the city stirred awake, Summer Willis dropped to her hands and knees on the pavement of the Austin Highschool Track. In the silence of […]

From Foster Care to Independence: Resources for a Safer Transition

January 16, 2025

When we think of homelessness, children and adolescents aren’t usually the first faces that come to mind. Yet for many youth, particularly those aging out of the foster care system, […]

Ask SAFE: I’m Just Now Seeing the Abuse—How Can I Move Forward?

December 10, 2024

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Realizing you’ve been a victim of violence can be a profoundly emotional experience, especially when that realization comes years after the fact. This delayed recognition is not uncommon—abuse and trauma […]

Ask SAFE: How do I heal after leaving an abusive situation?

October 18, 2024

Experiencing abuse can be deeply painful, but healing is possible. Healing after experiencing abuse is a deeply personal process, and each survivor’s journey is as unique as their experience. Whether […]

Online Safety for Children and Teens: Sex Trafficking Recruitment

August 28, 2024

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In the digital age, the internet has become a hotspot for exploitation, particularly when it comes to sex trafficking. Recent statistics from the National Human Trafficking Hotline have revealed a […]

	
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