Support Advocacy Freedom Environment
Statistics from the National Domestic Violence Hotline
24 people per minute
Nearly 3 in 10 women
in the US have experienced rape, physical violence and/or stalking by a partner
1 in 4
women
est. 13% of women
1 in 6
women
9.4% of high school students
Empowering people to live safe, healthy, non-violent lives.
SAFE is Columbia County's only provider of confidential advocacy and emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking. All of SAFE's services are free, and available to anyone affected by violence.
survivors helped with domestic violence, sexual assault & stalking
people supported on the 24 Hour Help Line
unduplicated individuals and their children sheltered
teens in county schools delivered prevention programming and classes
SAFE works in every community in Columbia County and serves every school district in the county with prevention programming.
Empowerment Philosophy of Advocacy:
1.
Domestic and sexual violence are rooted in systemic oppression.
2.
We believe everyone possesses the ability to foster healthy relationships. We value everyone’s right to self-determination regardless of their age, gender, race, color, national origin, immigration status, religion, ability, familial or marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or source of income.
3.
We offer advocacy, education, and support for our community members to live lives free from violence. We practice confidentiality, utilize trauma informed care, and strive to treat everyone with respect and dignity.
We need your help to support survivors.
Please consider donating today.
Consider donating today
Thank you to our amazing Donors!
