Safe Passage of DeKalb, Illinois, works to reduce and prevent sexual violence and domestic abuse throughout the county. The organization was established in 1981 as a volunteer-led, grassroots effort to create a safe place for victims of domestic abuse. Safe Passage continued to expand its services and programs over the years to better address a broader range of victim services and prevention initiatives. 

Safe Passage jobs include flexible work options such as part-time schedules and freelance positions. The private, nonprofit human services agency is run by a 10-member executive board. The board and staff of Safe Passage is supported by the efforts of an active team of trained volunteers and student interns. With the help of its volunteers and critical partnerships, the nonprofit is able to provide a spectrum of round-the-clock services, 365 days a year.

Safe Passage offers a 24-hour hotline to provide emotional support and to help callers find information about agency services, community referrals, sexual assault education, and appointment scheduling. Its programs also include crisis intervention, medical advocacy, community education, children’s therapy, and legal advocacy. For victims of abuse and their children, Safe Passage provides transitional housing, including food and personal items, for short-term and long-term residential arrangements.

Safe Passage of DeKalb, Illinois, works to reduce and prevent sexual violence and domestic abuse throughout the county. The organization was established in 1981 as a volunteer-led, grassroots effort to create a safe place for victims of domestic abuse. Safe Passage continued to expand its services and programs over the years to better address a broader range of victim services and prevention initiatives. 

Safe Passage jobs include flexible work options such as part-time schedules and freelance positions. The private, nonprofit human services agency is run by a 10-member executive board. The board and staff of Safe Passage is supported by the efforts of an active team of trained volunteers and student interns. With the help of its volunteers and critical partnerships, the nonprofit is able to provide a spectrum of round-the-clock services, 365 days a year.

Safe Passage offers a 24-hour hotline to provide emotional support and to help callers find information about agency services, community referrals, sexual assault education, and appointment scheduling. Its programs also include crisis intervention, medical advocacy, community education, children’s therapy, and legal advocacy. For victims of abuse and their children, Safe Passage provides transitional housing, including food and personal items, for short-term and long-term residential arrangements.