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It is the mission of Safe Passage to promote the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in 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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Only a few more weeks left of @farandas_banquet_center fish fry! Stop by for some delicious bites while supporting your local domestic violence and sexual assault crisis center! Mark "Safe Passage" on your bill and 10% will be donated back! 🤩🐟 #fundrasier #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #fish #fishfry #friday
Thank you to @eljimadordekalb for sponsoring our Walk a Mile event! 👠

Walk a Mile is more than just a walk. It’s a powerful way to show survivors they are not alone. Gather your friends, family, or co-workers and join us in making a visible impact.

Sign up today and be part of something meaningful by clicking the link in our bio or at https://runsignup.com/Race/IL/Dekalb/SafePassageWalkAMile 👠 #WAM #SAAM #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education #fundraiser
"Narcissism is a term that has become mainstream in psychological and political circles today. It’s a term that grows out of psychology to refer to an individual with narcissistic traits or a narcissistic personality disorder.

Understand these signs, and you will know the politics of narcissistic abuse.

1) No Empathy

These people truly don’t have the capacity for empathy. They do not have the ability to authentically embrace the experiential world of another person unless for selfish gain. In other words, these people can put on a good “caring” show in their effort to manipulate others for their own personal benefit. But they won’t and can’t stand in the shoes of another, genuinely..."

Read more of this blog by clicking the link in our bio! #blog #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education
We had a great time tabling at the Genoa Chamber Expo! 🤩Find out where we will be next by clicking the link in our bio! #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy
*this has been cancelled due to weather*

We will be at Neptune Hall today from 1-3 PM handing out free resources and answering questions about volunteering! Come say hi! 🤩 #niu #student #volunteer #intern #nonprofit #dekalb #dekalbcounty #shelter #advocacy #counseling #prevention #education

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