Safe Futures

06/03/2026

Elder abuse affects hundreds of thousands of individuals across the United States. Safe Futures supports victims of abuse of all ages, including older adults suffering from neglect, physical harm, emotional abuse, financial exploitation, and more.

Thank you to Futures Without Violence for letting our Elder Advocate, Atiya, be a part of your educational video for Older Americans Month!

We are here to help anyone who feels unsafe, neglected, or abused. Please call our Safe Futures 24/7 Confidential Hotline at (860) 701-6001 or text CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900 for immediate assistance. All our services are free and confidential, and you can remain anonymous. (Confidentiality Ct Gen Stat 52-146k).

06/02/2026

Our Pathways families had such a great time at the Penguin Experience at the Mystic Aquarium last month! 🐧 What a magical experience. A big thank you to the Mystic Aquarium team and The Petit Family Foundation for making this event possible!

06/01/2026

Thank you to Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network for visiting Safe Futures for a Network @ Night event and joining us for a tour!

We regularly host Light the Way Tours which are a a great way to learn more about the services we provide to the community. Sign up for a tour today at: safefuturesct.org/tours

The Southeastern Connecticut Women's Network recently hosted a Network @ Night at Safe Futures. We took a tour and learned about how we can actively contribute to supporting with our time, talent or treasure.

Our Mission
Stopping abuse, restoring hope, and saving lives of those impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, elder abuse, and child abuse in Southeastern Connecticut.

Our Vision
Safe Futures strives to eliminate violence in our community
so that southeastern Connecticut becomes a place:

Where violence and abuse are not tolerated;
Where all victims and survivors are able to get the support and resources they need to create a new life for themselves; and
Where all children and teens feel safe, and learn the skills to establish healthy friendships and dating relationships.

05/22/2026

Safe Futures is proud to announce that our “Threads of Hope” Fashion Show, co-hosted by New London Youth Affairs and the Safe Futures Prevention Team, was recognized at the 15th Annual First 100 Plus Awards by the Connecticut Coalition Against Domestic Violence! Safe Futures nominated this incredible event for this year's First 100 Plus Awards. CT Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Our “Threads of Hope” Fashion Show was held in July of 2025 as a way to raise awareness about teen dating violence. This event was organized and designed entirely by the youth in our community to showcase their understanding of how red flags appear in teen dating relationships through a scripted story, music, imagery, and thoughtful choreography. After the show, Safe Futures Director of Education and Community Engagement, Nazmie Ojeda, facilitated an open conversation on the topic of teen dating violence.

Congratulations on this year’s recognition by CCADV to all involved in the “Threads of Hope” Fashion Show, including Nazmie Ojeda and Meghan Foley from Safe Futures and Nicole Broadus from New London Youth Affairs who were instrumental in working with the youth to organize this incredible event.

And special thanks to River Lane Boutique for donating bins of new clothing, shoes, and accessories that were incorporated into the fashion show and shared with the fashion show guests and youth participants.

Congratulations on this year’s recognition by CCADV!

05/20/2026

Thank you very much to the Liberty Bank Foundation for a recent donation for Phoenix House, our Transitional Housing Program at Safe Futures. Pictured here is Mike Madonna & David Bouffard of Liberty Bank with Jeff Seyler, Safe Futures Chief of Staff.

We appreciate your support of this incredibly important housing program!

05/18/2026

We are always here to help. Our trained advocates are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide crisis intervention, emergency housing, counseling, court support, and access to other important resources for individuals and families dealing with abuse.

View our office locations available by appointment or walk-in:
Main Office at 16 Jay Street, New London, CT 06320
Walk-ins and by appointment: Monday through Friday (9am-5pm)

Norwich Office at 107 Lafayette Street, Norwich, CT 06360
Walk-ins and by appointment: Tuesdays and Fridays (8am-4pm)

All our services are free and confidential, and you can remain anonymous. If you are unable to come in person, please call our Safe Futures 24/7 Confidential Hotline at (860) 701-6001 or text CT Safe Connect at (888) 774-2900 to speak with an advocate today.

05/14/2026

Safe Futures was happy to invite Bay the CT Water Safety Dog to visit our Kids Club last week! We participated in storytime with their new book, talked about the importance of water safety, and shared some puppy snuggles with the group.