Safe Places for Domestic Violence Victims were established to help break down the proximity and trust barriers that victims face when seeking help. Safe Places are businesses and organizations throughout the community that have employees who are PurpleOne trained. The Safe Places display the PurpleOne Dot in their front window or door and are listed on the Safe Place Finder.

Why Safe Places

Victims have built trust with businesses in the community -- from their hairdresser to grocery stores to social service organizations. These organizations may be closer and easier to access than their local domestic violence agency. Further, they may not know where the local domestic violence agency is or even which organization(s) can help them.

How Do Safe Places Work

When victims enters a Safe Place, they can inconspicuously receive educational materials about domestic violence as well as receive referral information to the local comprehensive domestic violence services provider. Additionally, the network of Safe Places displaying PurpleOne Dots sends a message to victims that their community supports them and sends a message to abusers that their community is watching and does not tolerate domestic violence.

PurpleOne Partners Role in Establishing Safe Places

While Safe Places are approved by PurpleOne National, PurpleOne Partners play a critical role in building the Safe Place National Network. Partners provide the PurpleOne Training required for organizations to apply to become a Safe Place. Partners also have an opportunity to comment on the approval of each application for Safe Places found within their geographic territory.