The mission of Safe Passage is to promote the right of all to have non-violent and abuse free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb County. The vision of Safe Passage is that all women, children and men live free of violence in their relationships, homes and communities. We strive to accomplish this through a variety of programs and services. These include: A 24/7 Hotline answered by trained advocates through which we provide crisis intervention, information and referrals for victims of domestic and sexual violence. Safety and stability for women and their children fleeing violence in their homes in our Emergency Shelter which houses up to 25 women and children. Long-term transitional housing for women and children who are working on reaching goals such as education, housing, jobs, etc. and need more time and support to establish themselves safely in the community. Supportive services including medical advocacy to victims when they come into an emergency room due to domestic or sexual assault and legal advocacy to assist them in obtaining orders of protection, supporting them in court proceedings and helping them to learn and understa...nd their legal rights. Individual, group and family counseling and therapy services for all victims of domestic and sexual violence who live at Safe Passage or come to us from the community. A Partner Abuse Intervention Program (PAIP) that provides psycho-educational groups for men and women who are charged with a domestic battery. A complete range of prevention education programs in schools to children K-12, college students and presentations for any community groups to raise awareness of the causes and effects of domestic and sexual violence. Education to first responders such as police, medical providers, teachers, recreation workers, youth workers and others to increase their understanding of the causes, effects and dynamics of domestic and sexual assault and how to identify and best respond to victims.