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We encourage others to learn more about how our community is affected by sexual assault and domestic violence. Educating the public about our programs and services for survivors of violence and their families and the impact this has on the community is important to accomplishing our mission. As a member of the media, you play an important role in this education.
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In the last few weeks, we have seen a number of stories about sexual assaults that beg the question: Where are the allies, and why are we not holding ourselves accountable and acting as intervening bystanders?
At SafePlace, we understand that we all have a part in ending sexual violence — and only when we take on this responsibility will we create a community free of these crimes.
An important part of accomplishing the vision of SafePlace, to end sexual and domestic violence, hinges on our ability to empower each and every one of us to play a part in ending these crimes.
Forever Homes for Pets in Austin
Blog Post: Austin Involved
Aug. 6, 2010
Austin Involved is all about collaboration. Heck, that’s what we do every month – collaborate with other local nonprofits to educate and excite young people about finding their cause. So we were totally psyched after a meeting this morning to learn more about a really cool collaboration between a handful of local agencies that is going to provide a lot of benefit for people AND animals in Austin. Austin Pets Alive! has worked with SafePlace to create a program called SafePets, which finds temporary foster and living situations for animals whose owners are fleeing domestic violence.
Last month, two girls trafficked for sex through the website Craigslist wrote an open letter to its founder, Craig Newmark, pleading with him to get rid of the adult services section, where sex ads are placed. "I was first forced into prostitution when I was 11 years old by a 28-year-old man," "M.C." wrote. "I am not an exception. The man who trafficked me sold many girls my age, his house was called 'Daddy Day Care.'
"All day, me and other girls sat with our laptops, posting pictures and answering ads on Craigslist. He made $1,500 a night selling my body, dragging me to Los Angeles, Houston, Little Rock -- and one trip to Las Vegas in the trunk of a car.
Two Netted in Internet Prostitution and Trafficking
KXAN
Jacqueline Ingles
Julia Spann talks about human trafficking of a 16-year-old girl in Austin.
Men Rally Against Violence
KUT
Erik Reyna
In most cases, sexual or domestic violence involves a man victimizing a woman. A group of Central Texas men are trying to send a message to other men that violence is unacceptable.
Newsletters
Community Connections E-newsletter
Jan 2010
One Mother Gives Thanks
July 2010
Cowboys Star Tight End Fights Violence Through Mentoring
Vision & Voice Newsletter
Spring 2008 (pdf)
Social Change: What does it mean at SafePlace?