who we are

DC SAFE began as a project of the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 1997 with just a few Advocates providing court-based services. In 2006, we incorporated as an independent nonprofit organization and immediately began developing our robust crisis intervention services, which are now the foundation of our work with survivors.

DC SAFE stands for Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment, which demonstrates our commitment to survivor-defined advocacy, in which we recognize that survivors are the experts in their lives and should be empowered to make their own decisions. We’re proud to be a leader in this service model, providing support for empowerment to thousands of survivors each year.

OUR MISSION:

To ensure the safety and self-determination of domestic violence survivors through emergency services, court advocacy, and system reform. 

OUR SERVICE VALUES:

Code of Professional Ethics:

DC SAFE’s Code of Ethics defines the way that we, DC SAFE Staff, relate to clients, the way that we relate to each other, and the way that we work within the local community.