We are a caring, collaborative, effective, and knowledgeable organization working to improve the lives of domestic violence survivors and their families in the DC area. Survivors and Advocates for Empowerment, Inc., also known as DC SAFE, provides a continuum of crisis response services that support domestic violence survivors in the critical window immediately after they report a violent incident to the police, the Courts, or other service providers. Our adovcates conduct lethality assessments and develop safety plans with all incoming clients, working with the client to define their immediate needs and address them in a way that minimizes the clients' risk of re-assault or homicide. Our also advocates provide information about civil and criminal legal options, assistance in applying for legal protection from abuse, and referrals to partner agencies for legal representation, counseling, housing, and other resources. DC SAFE also offers the city’s only emergency shelter program for domestic violence survivors, providing immediate-entry crisis shelter for up to three weeks in private, apartment-style units with on-site supportive advocacy.
