A Safe Place is the sole provider of services exclusively addressing domestic violence and human trafficking in Lake County, Illinois. Through multi-faceted programs we assist victims in transforming their lives after violence, prevent future abuse by addressing its root cause through abuser intervention programs, and educate the community about domestic violence and human trafficking and how we can all be involved in ending them. A Safe Place is a recognized 501(c)3 listed under Lake County Crisis Center for the Prevention & Treatment of Domestic Violence Inc.
It is our goal that by learning more about domestic violence and human trafficking, their causes, and appropriate responses to them, we can encourage a whole-community response to the abuse in our midst, breaking the cycle of violence, thus creating safe and healthy communities. Services are free of charge to survivors.
Supportive permanent, transitional, and scattered housing is available for victims with on-site counseling, advocacy, and life skills education to help them live independent, abuse-free lives.
Provides court-ordered supervised visitations and monitored custody exchanges in a safe environment for families of domestic violence to rebuild relationships.
Healthy dating prevention education is provided to schools to educate youth and teens about the warning signs of abusive relationships and the cycle of violence.
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