Someplace Safe Pope Office

06/10/2026

We remember Anonymous, the eighth confirmed victim of intimate partner homicide in Minnesota in 2026.

Learn more at https://www.vfmn.org/we-remember-2026

06/09/2026

Emotional abuse can affect a person’s confidence, self-worth and emotional well-being over time.

If any of these warning signs feel familiar, know that you do not deserve to be treated that way, and you are not alone. Recognizing that a relationship may be unhealthy can feel overwhelming, and deciding what to do next is not always easy.

Connecting with a trusted friend, family member or support system can help. Our advocates are also available 24/7 to talk through your situation, explore options, and help support you on your path forward.

06/08/2026

Welcome to Marinda, our newest Crime Victim Advocate in the Fergus Falls Advocacy Office, and June Staff Spotlight! We are excited to have you at Someplace Safe!

06/07/2026

Violence Free Minnesota recently shared the the "Rooted in Community: Survivor Defined Safety Through Culturally Responsive Practices" report.

https://www.vfmn.org/reports

This report answers the question: “What might domestic violence response, support, and services look like if we listened to the survivors most often left out of the conversation?”

VFMN partnered with culturally specific advocacy programs across Minnesota to conduct focus groups with survivors of domestic violence from diverse communities. Survivors shared their experiences with abuse, barriers to seeking safety, and the interventions they believe could have made a difference.
While each community identified unique challenges shaped by culture, history, and systemic inequities, common themes emerged across groups, including the need for safe and affordable housing, flexible financial assistance, culturally specific advocacy services, healthy relationship education, community-based intervention options, and improved responses from systems such as law enforcement, schools, and employers.
The findings underscore the importance of investing in survivor-centered, culturally responsive approaches that recognize the diverse realities of survivors and expand pathways to safety, healing, accountability, and long-term well-being.

06/05/2026

06/03/2026

Someplace Safe is hiring for a Regional Labor Trafficking Advocate. This position will coordinate with local partners and systems to better connect and identify existing services and resources for victim/survivors of labor trafficking in the service area. To apply, email a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by June 15th, 2026. Visit www.someplacesafe.info/about/employment for the full position description.

06/02/2026