Operation Safe Escape

“Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow.” - Mary Anne Radmacher Give yourself a little grace today. You're doing great.

This guide explains the process for getting a protection order, what filing puts on the record, and why service is important. It names the terms you need at the courthouse, covers evidence and enforcement, and says plainly what the order can or cannot do. safeescape.org/a-practical-... #DomesticVi

Spies and survivors share one challenge: communicating when someone may be watching. This article explores how code words, backup channels, compartmentalization, identity checks, safer devices, and careful message planning can help survivors stay connected. safeescape.org/tradecraft-f... #spycraf

A healthy relationship leaves room for friends, family, privacy, interests, & a life of your own. If you have noticed your world getting smaller, you don't have to immediately decide what it means. Start by recognizing the pattern. safeescape.org/isolation/ #CoerciveControl #abuse #relationships

Recent breakup? Ending a relationship used to mean returning keys and picking up boxes. Today it also means passwords, shared streaming profiles, location sharing you both forgot was on, a thermostat account in their name, and a phone plan you're both still on. A "digital breakup" is the process of

OSE supports the SAFE for Survivors Act, which would give survivors up to 40 workdays of safe leave, plus workplace accommodations, unemployment eligibility, and insurance and privacy protections. We urge Congress to advance the bill and strengthen its provisions. safeescape.org/why-operatio...

A Georgia woman finally learned how her ex always knew where she was: he was a police chief, and he had run her plate roughly 600 times. At least 50 officers have been accused of the same thing. Flock's new safeguards catch misuse after the fact. Survivors are still never told they were searched.

A Georgia woman finally learned how her ex always knew where she was: he was a police chief, and he had run her plate roughly 600 times. At least 50 officers have been accused of the same thing. Flock's new safeguards catch misuse after the fact. Survivors are still never told they were searched.

Green flag ❤️

Children learn what love looks like by watching us. What will they see? safeescape.org/breakthecycle/

An employee walks into your office and tells you their partner might be monitoring their devices and tracking their location. How do you respond? How do you help keep all your employees safe? This guide helps answer those questions before a crisis happens. safeescape.org/your-employe...

There's red flags in relationships, but what about the green flags? Green flags are the signs of a healthy, supportive relationship. What are yours?

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This is what love looks like. Love is safe.

When was the last time you checked your social media privacy settings? Have you ever? Sometimes privacy settings can change, potentially exposing your private information in ways you don't expect. Periodically review your settings and make sure only people you trust know what you're up to.

In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." To some, it sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. Others saw it for what it was. Two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was. safeescape.org/it-wasnt-abo...

That feeling when your first computer is in a Smithsonian 🫠

Recent breakup? Ending a relationship used to mean returning keys and picking up boxes. Today it also means passwords, shared streaming profiles, location sharing you both forgot was on, a thermostat account in their name, and a phone plan you're both still on. A "digital breakup" is the process of

For many survivors of abuse, navigating the justice system can feel overwhelming. Criminal, Civil, and Family Courts all have different roles and processes. We've developed a toolkit to help you understand what to expect, what happens next, and how to get the legal help you deserve.

The question is not whether survivors are strong enough. They already are. The question is whether communities, systems, workplaces, and support networks are willing to become safe enough.

You do not have to explain your survival to people committed to misunderstanding it.

You are not weak because someone hurt you. You are not foolish because you hoped things would get better. You are not broken because survival changed you. You are still here. That matters.

Survivors are not defined by what someone did to them. They are parents, students, workers, friends, leaders, advocates, artists, caregivers, and community members. Recovery is about giving people room to live again. See the survivor.

You don't need to have all the answers today. You just need the next safest step. And sometimes that step is simply telling one safe person, “I need help.”

This is wrong on so many levels

On this day in 1969, humanity reached new heights when we walked on the moon. Engineers, astronauts, and countless others overcame challenges and adversity to accomplish what we once thought was impossible. It's amazing what we can accomplish when we work together. This post isn't about the moon.

You are allowed to miss someone who hurt you. You are allowed to feel grief, anger, love, fear, relief, confusion, and hope all at once. Complicated feelings don't mean you made the wrong choice. They mean you are human. #HealingAfterAbuse #TraumaRecovery

“Why didn’t they just leave?” is the wrong question. A better question is: What barriers did they face, and how can we help remove them? Housing, money, transportation, custody, immigration status, disability, pets, threats, and fear are real barriers. Survivors need options, not judgment.

Leaving is not a single moment. It is often a process of planning, protecting, hiding, documenting, surviving, and trying again when the first plan becomes unsafe. When someone stays, it does not mean they are choosing abuse. It may mean they are choosing the safest option available today.

This article breaks down key laws (ADA, VAWA, Fair Housing Act), what accessible services can look like, and how to find shelter, coordinate caregiving, and get help when a program says no. safeescape.org/safety-acces...

Can you spot the warning signs in this real phishing message? The messages aren't always this obvious, but remember to think before you click!

It wasn't about the banana. In 2024, a redditor made a post titled "My bf asked for the banana & now I've got the ick." At first, it almost sounded like a joke or a minor relationship hiccup. But two years later, she returned and shared how serious it actually was.

“No one would believe me” is one of the most powerful and deceitful tools an abuser can use. When survivors speak, our first response matters. Learn more:

Leaving can be hard. Leaving and thriving can be even harder. Take a look at our quick guide for rebuilding your financial independence after leaving.

Give yourself the same patience you give tacos. When tacos fall apart, we pick up the pieces and they're still delicious. When you fall apart, you're still amazing, too. Happy #tacotuesday

Ending a relationship used to mean returning keys and picking up boxes. Today it also means passwords, shared streaming, smart thermostats, and phone plans. A "digital breakup" is deciding, on your terms, which doors to close. Check out our digital breakup guide here: safeescape.org/toolkit-digi...

You matter. That's it, that's the post. You. Matter.

Abuse doesn't always "look like" violence. Sometimes it looks like isolation, surveillance, financial control, threats, humiliation, or making someone feel like they have no safe way out. Listen to your friends and loved ones, they may be saying more than what they're saying.

Love doesn't hurt.

July 10 is National Kitten Day. Take a mental break, enjoy these kittens.

Don't forget: You're allowed to set boundaries without apology. You're allowed to protect your peace. You're allowed to choose distance, silence, privacy, and safety. You're allowed to take care of you.

Some of the most dangerous moments happen after a survivor tries to leave. That is why “just leave” may sometimes be dangerous advice. Survivors need careful planning, trusted support, and resources that understand escalation risk. Learn more:

Do what you love, and you'll never work a day in your life.

We just hope both teams have fun. ESPECIALLY... well, we all know which one <3 #superbowl #SuperBowl60 #havefun

You've done a lot this week. Please accept this picture of a sleeping baby bunny.

Of course- privacy matters.

Most people know about fight or flight responses, but did you know fawn and freeze are also responses to stressful, traumatic, or frightening events? Understanding your own reactions can help make sense of your feelings when something happens around you.

Hope grows even in the darkest places. Find your light.