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April 2, 2013
by Kelly White, CEO, Austin Children’s Shelter Tuesday, April 2 This editorial originally appeared in the Austin American-Statesman. “This is the only place anyone has ever been nice to me. It’s the place I felt safe.” These were the words of the young girl I found waiting outside the door of the Austin Children’s Shelter [...]
[ Read More → ]Twilight in the Rear-View Mirror
February 26, 2013
by Diane McDaniel Rhodes Now that the final movie has premiered, and we’ve all had a chance to get some distance on the story, it is easier to question Stephenie Meyer’s phenomenally successful Twilight Saga. Critics and fans alike are commenting on the spooky resemblance between Edward and Bella’s romance and partner violence. Stalking, manipulation, [...]
[ Read More → ]Our Valentine’s Day Abuse Prevention Campaign
February 19, 2013
SafePlace conducted its own homegrown Valentine’s awareness campaign last week. Valentine’s Day is such a good opportunity to talk about healthy relationships — after all, “Be Mine” can be a very sweet thing to say, but it can also signal possessiveness and a very unhealthy way to think about a romantic partner. So we decided [...]
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