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The term stalking is sometimes used in a joking manner to express a curiosity, fondness, or infatuation for someone. This happens on social media. Movies or TV dramas also frequently romanticize stalking. Often stalking is portrayed as a persistent pursuing of a crush leads to a fairytale ending. However, stalking is not a joke or romantic. Stalking is a dangerous form of abuse that can have lasting…

This holiday season, we reflect on the countless ways Someplace Safe has impacted the lives of victims, survivors and families; providing HOPE to those in need throughout 2020.The Covid-19 Pandemic has made this past year unlike any other; creating many new challenges for everyone, particularly victims and survivors of crime. Extended periods of isolation, wide-spread closures, and decreased contact…

The Covid-19 pandemic made this past year unlike any other; creating many new challenges for everyone, especially victims and survivors of crime. Along with the support from generous donors, Someplace Safe was able to continue to serve as an essential safety net to clients offering services through video calls, text, telephone and in-person. As Someplace Safe celebrates this season of thankfulness,…

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Fall is in the air…cool mornings and back-to-school buzz are all around us. Soon we will be surrounded by colorful fall foliage and pumpkin flavored treats. However, this autumn is unlike any other. Masks are required for back-to-school shopping. Many school athletic seasons have been cancelled. Victims and survivors of crime continue to live in uncertainty. During this unprecedented time of social…

Preparing to return to school is always a busy time for students and families, this year, the back- to-school season may be more stressful than past years. There are so many questions and uncertainties with COVID-19. Understandably, many parents and caregivers may have more anxiety about sending their children back- to-school. While these fears are warranted, it’s important to remember that children…

Someplace Safe Thrift Stores, located in Morris and Alexandria, provide a trifecta of community benefits each and every day; you can donate, shop, and help save lives! See how supporting the Someplace Safe Thrift Stores provide these remarkable community benefits and more.Donate:Studies have shown that having too much clutter around your home can cause stress. When you clean out your clutter and donate…

“Respect your elders” is an age old saying most of us have heard throughout our lives. Yet all too often, older adults not only experience disrespect but abuse. Approximately 1 in 10 Americans aged 60+ have experienced some form of elder abuse. Some estimates range as high as 5 million older adults who are abused each year. One study estimated that only 1 in 14 cases of abuse against older adults…

As part of our mission to create safer families and communities, Someplace Safe operates five Parenting Time Centers (PTC), designed to assure that children can have safe and conflict-free access to parents through a variety of services delivered by trained providers. PTC is located in Fergus Falls, Morris, Ortonville, Glenwood and Perham. Someplace Safe recognizes that all children deserve the right…

Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) is about more than just raising awareness each April. It is about coming together, educating communities, and taking action - with an ultimate goal of prevention. This April, as we take measures to protect our physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic, we also invite you to explore other issues, such as practicing consent and learning more about online safety,…