Community Safe Places

Programs modeled on block parent programs that offer a temporary safe haven for people who are being threatened, intimidated or otherwise endangered and are in immediate need of assistance. The safe places are generally located within a community facility identified by a visible logo; and provide a chance for the person to calm down, call police if needed, contact a family member or friend for assistance, or obtain other forms of support. The facilities may be open to the community at large or be targeted to meet the needs of specific groups within the broader population such as young people.