One Safe Place

10/09/2026

Maybe you have asked yourself that question before.

When a relationship leaves someone feeling afraid, controlled, constantly monitored or unsure of their own judgment, it can become difficult to trust what they are experiencing.

You do not have to decide whether something is “bad enough” before asking questions.

You do not need certainty before reaching out for support.

Sometimes understanding what is happening begins with simply being able to talk about it.

10/07/2026

Control can be difficult to recognize when it develops gradually.

A relationship may begin to feel smaller over time: fewer choices, fewer connections, less privacy, more fear about what might happen if you make the “wrong” decision.

There does not have to be one defining moment before you start asking questions.

And you do not need to have the right words for what you are experiencing before talking with someone about it.

10/06/2026

Getting help shouldn’t mean getting lost in the system.

For someone experiencing violence, finding safety can already mean navigating questions about housing, legal options, counseling, transportation, children, finances and what happens next.

Finding the right help should not become another obstacle.

That’s why One Safe Place brings more than 25 partner agencies together in one location, helping victims, survivors and their families connect with coordinated services and support.

You may have a lot of questions. But you are not alone. Start with the question you have today. Call 817-916-4323 or visit 1100 Hemphill St. in Fort Worth, Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.

10/05/2026

Behind every number is a person seeking answers, support or a path toward greater safety.

The scale of domestic and intimate partner violence is significant, but awareness is only the beginning. What matters next is whether survivors are believed, supported and connected to options that meet their needs.

10/05/2026

Today is the National Day of Unity, a day to remember those whose lives were taken by domestic violence, honor survivors and stand together in the work to end violence.

We remember those whose lives were taken by domestic violence.

We honor survivors, their experiences, their choices and the lives they continue to build.

And we stand alongside advocates, families, partners and communities working every day to create greater safety.

Domestic violence can isolate.

Today, we choose connection.

For those we remember.
For those who are here.
For the safer future we are working to create together.

10/02/2026

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to increase understanding of what domestic violence can look like and how it can affect individuals, families and communities.

The word 𝘷𝘪𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 can make us think first of physical harm. But domestic violence can include emotional, financial, sexual, psychological and technological abuse. It can involve isolation, intimidation, threats, monitoring or control.

At its core, domestic violence often involves a pattern of abusive behaviors used to gain or maintain power and control within a relationship.

Recognizing those patterns matters because no one should have to wait for abuse to become physical before believing something is wrong or reaching out for support.

This October, we’re starting with awareness of what can be difficult to see.

09/29/2026

We’re incredibly grateful to Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys for their continued support of One Safe Place and for an incredibly generous $20,000 gift.

For years, Thomas J. Henry and his team have been more than supporters. They have been true partners in this work, helping raise awareness about the dangers of domestic violence, amplifying the resources available to victims and survivors, and investing in solutions that help create safer families and communities.

This kind of partnership makes a lasting difference. Their generosity helps ensure that individuals and families across Tarrant County can continue to access coordinated services, support and hope when they need it most.

Thank you to the Law Offices of Thomas J. Henry for continuing to stand with survivors and with One Safe Place.

09/23/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻. 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Join One Safe Place and the UTA School of Social Work on October 19 for Emerging Topics in Intimate Partner Violence, an afternoon of training examining issues professionals are increasingly encountering in the field:

🔎 Hidden Homicides in Intimate Partner Violence
🔎 Uncovering Staged and Suspicious Deaths
🔎 Technology-Facilitated Abuse

Attendees can earn 3.5 hours of CEU and TCOLE credit while hearing from experts in social work, criminal justice and victim services.

📅 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟵
⏰ 𝟭–𝟱 𝗽.𝗺.
📍 𝗨𝗧𝗔 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹, 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝟭𝟯𝟮
🎟️ 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲

If you work in victim services, social work, law enforcement, healthcare, criminal justice or another field that intersects with intimate partner violence, we hope you’ll join us.
Scan the QR code below or click the following link to reserve your spot.

Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Vv2tYB

09/22/2026

“𝘼 𝙜𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙚𝙣 𝙝𝙖𝙨 𝙖 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙖𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙗𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙗𝙤𝙙𝙮 𝙩𝙤𝙜𝙚𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧.”

That idea captures so much of what 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 is about.

Over the course of months, neighborhood leaders, One Safe Place, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and community partners worked together to transform a vacant lot into a reading trail, garden and gathering space for children and families in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside.

More than 45 volunteers helped bring the project to life on Sept. 12, but the impact goes beyond one day of work. Roots of Hope shows what can happen when community investment, environmental design, literacy and public safety come together around a shared space.

We’re grateful to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for taking a closer look at the people, partnerships and purpose behind this Project Safe Neighborhoods initiative.

Read the full story below. 🌱📚

One Safe Place, a Fort Worth Family Justice Center, worked for more than nine months to convert a once vacant lot to a reading trail.

09/16/2026

What was once a vacant lot is becoming a place for children to read, explore and dream. 🌱📚

This past weekend, 𝗥𝗼𝗼𝘁𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗽𝗲 came to life in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside.

The project is a 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Texas, demonstrating that crime prevention can extend beyond enforcement. Through Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design, underused spaces can be revitalized in ways that encourage positive activity, strengthen neighborhoods and help create safer communities.

Across from Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary, volunteers helped transform the property into a community reading trail with spaces to walk, read, gather and grow.

A special thank you to the Historic Southside Neighborhood Association Fort Worth, Eco Blossom Nursery, Fort Worth Public Library, Fort Worth Police Department, ATF, and Lowe's Home Improvement for helping bring this vision to life.

And thank you to every volunteer who showed up, worked hard and helped turn an idea into something tangible for this neighborhood.

Roots of Hope is more than a beautification project. It is an investment in children, families and community safety.

𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘁𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿.