Domestic Violence Program | Safe Passage

312 South 4th Street, Dekalb, IL 60115

Eligibility

Open to all survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault or abuse, stalking, and sex trafficking

Required documents

None

Application process

Call for information or appointment (preferred) or visit for services

Fees

Services are free and confidential

Service area

IL

Description

Safe Passage is the domestic violence and sexual assault agency for DeKalb County. Services provided include:

-- 24/7 crisis hotline and text line.

-- 25 bed Emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children.

-- Transitional housing for victims of domestic and sexual violence.

-- Individual, group and family counseling for adults and children experiencing domestic and sexual assault or abuse.

-- Legal advocacy including help obtaining Orders of Protection and support at court.

-- Medical advocacy to victims at hospital emergency room.

-- Prevention and professional education in schools, with police and other first responders and to community groups.

Providing organization

Safe Passage

Promotes the right of all to nonviolent and abuse-free relationships through advocacy, intervention and prevention in DeKalb County.