Sara’s Story
Sara tried telling her mom what “Grandpa” was doing to her, but Mom didn’t understand. “Grandpa,” a close family friend, was sexually abusing Sara every time he visited. Ten months later, Sara’s little sister witnessed “Grandpa’s” sexual assault. Together the girls described to their mom what was happening. Safe Passage helped Sara begin to heal. Through Safe Passage Sara was able to talk about what had happened, she received access to counseling and a medical exam. A Safe Passage Advocate prepared Sara for going to court and stayed by her side through the proceedings.
Working with children ages’ birth through 18 and their families, Safe Passage focuses on the Colorado Springs and Pikes Peak region. Our mission is to help children suffering from sexual abuse begin healing. Our multidisciplinary approach brings together professional from all areas to reduce trauma to children and their families while supporting their needs. How We Can Help
Forensic Interviews; Forensic Medical Exams; Court Preparation; Advocacy & Educational Support Groups; Training for Professional Investigations Forensic Interviews
Safe Passage’s onsite forensic interviewers and state-of-the-art videotaping minimize trauma for the child while maximizing information gathered. We also reduce the risk for contamination of the interview for a potential trial. Forensic Medical Exams
Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners (SANE) can perform head-to-toe exams onsite in a non-intrusive manner helping reduce stress and trauma on the child and family. These medical assessments are funded by law enforcement as part of its investigation. Court Preparation
The goal of the Court Preparation program is to educate child victims and their parents about the court process and includes:
Individual court preparation with children
Support in court while testifying
Court orientation sessions for parents
Advocacy & Educational Support Groups
Safe Passage’s Family Support Advocates are champions for families. They provide referrals to community resources. Safe Passage also offers the following support groups for child victims and their families: Girls group – girls age 9 – 12
Teen Group – girls age 13 – 18
Parent Support Group
8 week group for Non-offending Parents of children who have been sexually abused by a family member
Sibling Incest Parent Group
3rd Party Parent Support Group
Training for Professional Investigations
Safe Passage offers a variety of trainings to build competency and awareness within the community among professionals working with victims of abuse, with religious organizations and with school organizations. Click here for training information. Contact Us
The first step is often the hardest. Safe Passage is here to help. Call us at 719-636-2460. | | Service Availability Safe Passage is located at 423 South Cascade Avenue in downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. Hours:
Monday through Friday
8-5 pm. If you have any questions about any of our programs or services, please contact us at 636-2460. Collaborating Partner Agencies - Colorado Springs Police Department
- Cripple Creek Police Department
- Fountain Police Department
- Manitou Springs Police Department
- Woodland Park Police Department
- Monument Police Department
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office
- Park County Sheriff's Department
- Teller County Sheriff's Office
- Colorado State Patrol
- El Paso County Human Services
- District Attorney's Office
- Mental Health Professionals
- Medical Professionals
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