Our History
SafePlace advocates have offered safety and support to survivors of both sexual assault and domestic violence since being established as a nonprofit 501 (C) (3) in 1981 by the merger of Rape Relief and the Women’s Shelter Services.
Mission Statement
SafePlace strives to stop sexual and domestic violence and advocate for personal and societal change through crisis intervention and education.
SafePlace Culture Statement
At SafePlace, we pride ourselves on being a group of individuals who are collectively dedicated to preventing domestic violence and sexual assault, while providing crucial services for survivors and their children. SafePlace employees are part of a cultivating team, where team members are friendly, accepting, and truly care about the well-being of others. This is a workplace that encourages new ideas and collective input in an atmosphere that is both patient and dependable.
Our Core Values
Excellence: We are dedicated to effective programs with the best facilities we can provide for our clients, the finest staff we can hire, and a positive atmosphere for social change.
Respect: The foundation for our relationships with others is respect for individual rights and choices. We are compassionate in our dealings with others.
Self-Care: We recognize the need for self-care as a priority for both clients and staff.
Diversity: We value and acknowledge diversity. We are dedicated to serving the diverse cultures in our community.
Integrity: We endeavor to build relationships with clients, community members and each other based on integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality: Client and personnel information is held in the strictest of confidence creating a culture of openness and trust.
Respect: The foundation for our relationships with others is respect for individual rights and choices. We are compassionate in our dealings with others.
Self-Care: We recognize the need for self-care as a priority for both clients and staff.
Diversity: We value and acknowledge diversity. We are dedicated to serving the diverse cultures in our community.
Integrity: We endeavor to build relationships with clients, community members and each other based on integrity and honesty.
Confidentiality: Client and personnel information is held in the strictest of confidence creating a culture of openness and trust.
