We’re here to help.
Safe Place of Eastern South Dakota is committed to creating safer communities in our region by serving individuals who have experienced domestic abuse, sexual abuse and/or human trafficking.
We serve a diverse population that includes eight counties in Eastern South Dakota:
Davison, Aurora, Hanson, Sanborn, Douglas, Jerauld, Hutchinson, and Miner
If you’re in immediate danger, dial 911!
I need help getting out of an unsafe situation.
I’m not sure what to do and need to talk to someone.
I need information on family visitation services.
Mission:
To provide a safe and empowering environment for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through advocacy, education, shelter, and family support services.
In 2021…
739
total people served
75
individuals helped with housing
57
families assisted through the Family Visitation Center
Safe Place Survivor Stories:
“I am a wife and stay-at-home mom of four active little boys. One night, I was sexually assaulted by one of my brother’s friends. I called my husband and started walking. He picked me up, took me to the police station and stayed with me through all the detective’s questions and the exam. The detective called an advocate from Safe Place to help me with the process I was going through and the feelings I was dealing with. It has been a lot to manage, but with my husband and the resources at Safe Place, I am able to take it one day at a time.”
- Lynn