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Each February, activists, community leaders, and organizations come together during National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month (TDVAM) in an effort to raise awareness about abuse in teen and young adult relationships.Teen dating violence (TDV), while less commonly known than domestic violence, is actually more common than people may think: Each year approximately 1.5 million high school students…

What is Human Trafficking? According to the Department of Homeland Security, human trafficking is considered to be modern-day slavery and involves the use of force, fraud, or coercion to obtain some type of labor or commercial sex act. Every year, millions of men, women, and children are trafficked in countries around the world, including the United States. It is estimated that human trafficking generates…

Since 1979, Someplace Safe has been committed to building safer, healthier communities for victims and survivors of crime in west central Minnesota. As we look forward to celebrating our 40th anniversary in the coming year, we reflect on the impact of Someplace Safe’s work on the individuals and families of our communities for the past 40 years. No matter what the need, such as assistance filling out…

In this season of thankfulness, Someplace Safe would like to thank YOU for helping over 3,600 individuals find safety, options, and hope this past year! For nearly 40 years, victims, survivors, families, and community members have turned to Someplace Safe for services, support, and help in their most critical time of need. We simply could not do this without you! We invite you to take a look at…

Domestic violence.A term known to many. A crime experienced by too many. Each year, millions of individuals across the country experience domestic violence. By definition, domestic violence, also called “intimate partner violence”, is a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship. Domestic violence is a serious, wide-spread…

In 2008, National Campus Safety Awareness Month (NCSAM) was unanimously approved by Congress to encourage a public conversation on important topics in violence prevention at our nation’s colleges and universities. NCSAM, which is observed each September, comes at a time when thousands of students across the country are headed off to colleges and universities.No matter if the campus is located close…

With all the excitement of shopping for backpacks and school supplies, many families will be busy trying to pack in those last-minute summer activities and end of summer vacations before their children return to school. In the weeks leading up to the new academic year, it is also important to spend some time with your children to help them plan for their safety. Even the most basic of safety skills…

Someplace Safe Thrift Stores: Kicking Off the Campaign to Raise Funds for a New Alexandria Thrift Store and Celebrating the 5th Anniversary of the Morris Thrift Store Our Stores.Someplace Safe Thrift Stores, located in Alexandria and Morris, help to raise funds which support the programs and services provided by Someplace Safe. The Someplace Safe Thrift Stores also provide needed clothing, household…

JUNE IS NATIONAL SAFETY MONTH! Observed annually in June, National Safety Month focuses on reducing the leading causes of injury and death at work, on the road, and in our homes and communities. This year, the National Safety Council is focusing on four main areas each week during the “No 1 Gets Hurt” Campaign throughout the month. These include: emergency preparedness, wellness, falls, and driving.…