Safe Place Of The Permian Basin

Advocacy and counseling - victims of family violence receive advocacy and counseling both as residential and non-residential clients. Advocates provide support throughout legal and court proceedings, assist with applications for protective orders, provide safety planning and referrals to community resources. In the counseling program, clients work with a therapist both individually and in group sessions to understand the abuse, the impact of the abuse and their options to change for the future. In 2024, safe place worked with 192 resident adult clients and 521 non- resident adult clients.

The children's programs assist children who have witnessed domestic violence. Program activities are designed to improve a child's self esteem, teach coping skills, encourage success in school, educate mothers on non-violent discipline techniques, enhance bonding between parents and children, and support the family during the transition back into the community. In 2024, safe place worked with 280 children in the shelter and 134 children on a non-resident basis.

Project adam - provides prevention and intervention services for perpetrators of family violence. In 2023, safe place had 200 batterers receive intake and information, and had 96 complete a 24-week program.