About Us

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SafeCenter was formed in 1983, but became an official non profit organization in 1984, when Janet Holden realized the need for an agency to help victims of intimate partner domestic violence. With help of concerned citizens and many volunteers, SafeCenter was the first safe place for battered women and their children. SafeCenter now serves all gender identities who have experienced intimate partner domestic violence or sexual assault. 

SafeCenter works with many community partners including law enforcement, social service agencies, schools and the healthcare community to prevent violence and promote justice and healing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault.

Educate. Prevent. Advocate. Empower.

End domestic violence and sexual assault.

 Hope Safe Center believes that hope is key to resilience, perseverance and achieving goals. We help people gain or restore hope as they move from victim to survivor. Hope is required for communities to believe they can end domestic violence and sexual assault. 

Integrity Safe Center honors transparency and honesty with our staff, clients, community, stakeholders and donors. We are a consistent, reliable resource and partner; uncompromising in our adherence to our core values and ethical principles. 

Empathy Safe Center understands the journey our clients, staff and community are facing and that by being trauma-informed and responsive, we can create a safe, healing environment. 

Respect and Dignity Safe Center honors the experience of every victim and survivor. We empower people and respect the choices that each individual must make. 

Embrace Diversity Safe Center embraces and supports a culture of acceptance and inclusivity.