Survivor Story: Elena’s Path to Healing through Counseling at SAFE
Elena* is a 20-year-old Latina immigrant from Mexico who sought counseling services at SAFE following sexual violence. Elena shared that she experienced extensive sexual violence beginning in...
View ArticleEmpowering Families: Inside the Crucial Work of SAFE Futures
In the intricate maze of the child welfare system, families in distress often feel overwhelmed by the rules and biases they encounter. But amidst the confusion, there shines a small, bright beam of...
View ArticleSurvivor story: Healing after sexual violence in an intimate relationship
April marks Sexual Assault Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and providing support to survivors. It’s crucial to peel back the layers of societal norms...
View ArticleSurvivor Story: Healing through Community
At 29 years old, Emma’s* life had been a tumultuous journey marked by loneliness, vulnerability, and the desperate search for companionship in all the wrong places. Her story, like so many others,...
View ArticleOnline Safety Campaign: Grooming Prevention
A common strategy of people who sexually abuse children and young people is grooming. Grooming is defined as a method that offenders use that includes building trust with a child or young person and...
View ArticleRahimi Ruling: Celebrating Progress, Recognizing the Work Ahead
United States v. Rahimi On June 21, 2024, the Supreme Court of the United States delivered a landmark ruling in the case of United States v. Rahimi, upholding the constitutionality of 18 U.S.C. §...
View ArticleHomelessness Among Abuse Survivors: A Deepening Crisis
Homelessness in America is a multifaceted crisis, often stemming from an array of complex factors. Among these, the distressing experiences of abuse survivors stand out. Research highlights a strong...
View ArticleOnline Safety for Children and Teens: Detecting and Preventing Sextortion and...
What is sextortion and sexploitation? Sextortion and sexploitation refer to criminal activities where perpetrators coerce or manipulate children and youth into creating and sharing explicit images or...
View ArticleOnline Safety for Children and Teens: Sex Trafficking Recruitment
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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Ask SAFE: How do I heal after leaving an abusive situation?
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...
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