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Safe Connections. Where violence ends and healthy relationships begin.
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Please use this Safe Connections site to learn more about the dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault...and our programs where victims become survivors. Our mission is to reduce the impact and incidence of relationship violence and sexual assault through education, crisis intervention, counseling and support services.

Located in St. Louis, Missouri, Safe Connections is a place where relationship violence and its long-term effects are addressed in complete confidence and security. Our individual counseling enables thousands of survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault to reclaim their lives. Our 24-hour Crisis Helpline volunteers provide resources and information to survivors, family members and concerned friends. Project H.A.R.T. offers information about healthy relationships to adolescents at schools and other sites around the region.

Our services are free, safe and confidential. Our staff members are experienced and compassionate. Since 1976, Safe Connections has created hope and healing from pain and violence. Join us in striving to make a safe, healthy community for all of us.

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24-Hour Crisis Helpline: 314.531.2003
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Domestic violence and sexual assault survivors, concerned family and friends, teens, children, women and men. All find help, hope and resources through the Crisis Helpline.

Well-trained volunteers answer confidential calls 24 hours of every day, more than 8,000 calls each year. We're here to help.

Call any time of the day or night. 314-531-2003.

Learn more about volunteering to answer the helpline.

Race Against Violence March 28
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Tie on your running shoes ...

... for the 4th annual Race Against Violence 5K Run/Walk and 1-Mile Fun Walk at Maryville University, benefiting Safe Connections.

The race kicks off at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 28, from Maryville's Donius Center Atrium, 650 Maryville University Drive. The cost is $20 for adults, $5 for students with I.D. and free for 12 and under. The first 100 registrants get a free tee shirt. Register here or contact Deb Cottin at 314.646.7500 x101 for more information.

Mission Moments
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During a recent Guy's Group at a local school, a teen boy shared concerns about his girlfriend who texted him constantly and pressured him to accelerate the relationship. Normally, the Safe Connections educator would use this as a teaching moment for the boys, but this time, he didn't have to.

The rest of the boys stepped up and used what they'd learned in the group to give their friend ideas to handle the issue with respect and confidence. The educator sat back and proudly watched the boys as they took another step toward a lifetime of healthy relationships.

More about Guy's Group for boys and Teen Talk for girls.