Safe Passage, Inc.

The Mission of Safe Passage is to provide
  • Intervention services to victims of domestic violence that facilitate healing, independence, and empowerment.

  • Domestic Violence prevention and education programs that promote a safe, nurturing environment for the communities we serve.

    • Safe Passage is a not-for-profit, 501c3 organization, dedicated to helping individuals and families live strong, safe lives that are free of violence.

    For more than 14 years, Safe Passage, Inc. has provided domestic violence victim services throughout Southeastern Indiana. Support is available through the 24 toll-free HelpLine, residential shelter and outreach services.

    We focus our services on Indiana residents of Dearborn, Franklin, Ohio, Ripley and Switzerland Counties; however we offer assistance to anyone who contacts our HelpLine.

    All services are free and confidential.

    What is Domestic Violence?

    Domestic violence is the use of physical, threatening, or controlling behavior by a spouse, partner, or someone involved in a dating relationship. This abuse often becomes more frequent and increasingly violent over time.

    Domestic violence affects both the victim's mental and physical health.

    Domestic violence may include or be a combination of: slapping, strangling, shoving, pushing, burning, biting, grabbing, hitting, punching, using a weapon, rape, forced sexual acts, threats, insults, harassment, isolation, confinement, ignoring, lying, neglect and controlling of finances.

    Violence in the home has a devastating effect on children who hear, observe or are aware of the behavior.

    Domestic Violence Statistics

    • One in four women will experience domestic violence during her lifetime
    • One in five female high school students report being physically or sexually abused by a dating partner.
    • 40-60 percent of the men who frequently assaulted their wives also abused their children.
    • Children who witness domestic violence are more likely to exhibit behavioral and physical health problems including depression, anxiety, and violence towards peers. They are more likely to commit suicide, abuse drugs and alcohol, and run away from home.