ESCAPE button? (located upper right corner of every page)
If you are afraid your abuser will catch you viewing this Website, click on the ESCAPE button at the top right corner of the page. It will switch you immediately to the Google Search Page for weather, where you may pretend to be looking up the weather forcast. If you are afraid your abuser will check the computer we recommend using another computer. You can use a family member's, a friend's or the library's computer.
Welcome to the SAFE site!
Welcome to SAFE's website. The website is a place where anyone can find information, resources and assistance. We encourage those effected by domestic violence and sexual assault to give us a call at 885-7233.
We're here for you 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Free.
On Monday, June 12th, the staff of SAFE held a luncheon to clebrate its number one asset, the volunteers. SAFE, Inc has the most passionate, helpful and talented group of volunteers. Associate Director Kimberley Austin stated "we simply could not provide the level of service to our community without our volunteers". From all of SAFE's staff, board and clients...thank you so much!!
North Carolina News
Chair of Buncombe County GOP charged with Aggrivated Assault on his wife in 1996.
Local news channel WLOS 13 reported that the North Carolina GOP expresses concern after they learn the chair of the Buncombe County Republican party, Timothy Johnson, pled guilty to aggravated assault involving his wife. In 1996 Johnson was sentenced to 18 months suspended sentence and asked to move to relocate and attend domestic violence counseling.
International News
Mariska Hargitay of Law & Order Takes Her Job Seriously!
When I started playing Detective Olivia Benson on Law & Order: Special Victims Unit a decade ago, my eyes were opened to the silenced epidemics of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse in this country. It wasn't just in the scripts for the show, but in the many emails I received from viewers disclosing their stories of abuse, many for the first time. I felt a great responsibility to these brave men and women and wanted them to know that they had been heard and that they could have hope. I studied the subject, trained to become a crisis counselor, and used my visibility as an actress to become an advocate. The result was the Joyful Heart Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing support and encouragement for survivors. The mission of the Joyful Heart Foundation is to heal, educate and empower survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse and to shed light into the darkness that surrounds these issues.
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Did you ever wonder...
What exactly does SAFE do for the community?
Our name stands for Shelter Available for Family Emergencies. We are dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault in Transylvania County.
SAFE is a place that offers shelter.
SAFE offers court assistance.
SAFE has free counseling services for anyone effected by domestic violence or sexual assault.
SAFE has numerous resources, support opportunities and referrals options to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.
SAFE has a 24 hour Response Line
SAFE is involved in Abuse Prevention
SAFE is a voice of public awareness
SAFE works with local agencies to advocate for the clients
SAFE does a wide range of community outreach programs
SAFE does not want to break up families.
SAFE will not make anyone go to its shelter, but shelter is available if you need it.
