Safe Passage is a non-residential domestic violence intervention program on Staten Island. Services include crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, legal services and parent/child support groups. We work closely with families to increase their independence from the batterer, and help them to make healthier choices for their future.

Safe Passage services are provided in a safe environment where survivors can address issues associated with their victimization without fear for their safety. Services are provided on a voluntary basis. Our goal is to provide solution focused counseling to assist the victim in deciding to either leave the battering situation or to remain in a safer way.

Safe Passage works with all survivors of domestic violence on Staten Island. The program provided assistance to almost 1,000 individuals last year and was honored this past summer by the Courtroom Advocates Project of Sanctuary for Families for the work they do.

All services are free and confidential. To make a referral or receive more information call: 718-273-2727 or e-mail us at SafePassages.

Safe Passage can provide the help that you and your family need:

Individual Counseling is available for you and your children, if needed. Counseling can help resolve the most important issues facing you. Individual counseling is available for Spanish speaking clients as well.

Support Groups help in coping with the daily stress of your situation. The focus is empowering you and supporting decisions you make through both professional guidance by staff and peer support.

Advocacy and Referral Assistance are provided to ensure that you receive other services you may need from the City or agencies in the community. If needed, staff are available to go with you to appointments and provide the support and guidance you may need. Such assistance might include obtaining day care services, medical care, help with an alcohol or substance abuse problem, assistance with securing housing, food stamps, job training or public assistance.

Legal Advocacy is available to assist you with any related involvement and especially with Family Court - i.e. applying for Order of Protection. Assistance is also available for Criminal Court and Housing Court. Legal assistance is made possible through Sanctuary for Families, a legal advocacy group that works with victims of domestic violence.