At SAFE House, we are dedicated to creating a safe, healing, and empowering environment for all survivors of domestic violence. Our work is rooted in compassion, respect, and an unwavering commitment to justice and equity. These values guide every action, decision, and interaction within our organization.

Our Core Values

1. Safety First
 

We prioritize the physical, emotional, and psychological safety of survivors, staff, and volunteers. Our spaces are designed to be secure, confidential, and supportive.

2. Dignity & Respect
 

We believe every person deserves to be treated with dignity, regardless of their background, identity, or life experiences. We honor the strength and resilience of survivors without judgment.

3. Empowerment & Autonomy
 

We support survivors in reclaiming control over their lives. We encourage self-determination and provide tools, resources, and support that foster independence and long-term healing.

4. Fairness & Acceptance
 

We are committed to anti-oppression and inclusivity in all we do. We serve individuals of all races, genders, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, immigration statuses, and faiths. We actively work to dismantle systemic barriers that impact our communities.

5. Trauma-Informed Care
 

We understand the deep impact of trauma. Our services and behaviors are grounded in empathy, trustworthiness, choice, collaboration, and empowerment.

6. Accountability & Integrity
 

We hold ourselves to the highest standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical practice. We are accountable to the survivors we serve, our community, and to one another.

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Expected Behaviors

 

• We listen without judgment, validating survivors’ experiences and choices.

• We maintain strict confidentiality to protect the privacy and safety of those in our care.

• We speak and act with compassion, creating a welcoming and non-threatening environment.

• We collaborate respectfully across all roles—staff, volunteers, and residents.

• We intervene in moments of harm or discrimination and commit to learning from mistakes.

• We continually evolve in response to the needs of our residents and staff, recognizing that the work of safety and healing is ongoing.

• We adapt and change with the current best practices of our industry.

 

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At SAFE House, we believe that healing is possible, and every person has the right to live free from violence and fear. Our values are not just words; they are the foundation of the community we build together every day.