SUPPORTING & HEALING

Black Women Survivors of Domestic and Sexual Abuse

WELCOME

You’ve Made it to Your Safe Circle

The Safe Sisters Circle is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides free culturally specific, holistic, and trauma-based services to Black women survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault primarily living in Washington, DC's Wards 7 and 8.

Our Services

The Safe Sisters Circle office and services will be closed from Dec. 23, 2024 - Jan. 3, 2025.

LEGAL SERVICES

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES

HOLISTIC SERVICES

TRAINING & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

A WORD

From a Survivor

“Where should I start, from the moment I was connected I felt I mattered! The staff is amazing and I was provided with more help than I expected.”

- TSSC Participant

We’re Here to Help

No issue or question is too small, our team is here to help you thrive, not just survive.

Featured News

News

Supreme Court Upholds Law Barring Domestic Abusers From Owning Guns in Major Second Amendment Ruling

Jun 21, 2024

Supreme Court Upholds Law Barring Domestic Abusers From Owning Guns in Major Second Amendment Ruling

Jun 21, 2024

Jun 21, 2024

Sean Combs' Apology Falls Short for Many Black Women, who Face Higher Rates of Domestic Violence

May 21, 2024

Sean Combs' Apology Falls Short for Many Black Women, who Face Higher Rates of Domestic Violence

May 21, 2024

May 21, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Leadership Transition Announcement

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 26, 2024

Apr 20, 2023

Joint Rahimi Press Release

Apr 20, 2023

Apr 20, 2023

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Leaving an abusive relationship isn’t easy. On average, it takes a victim seven attempts to leave before staying away for good. The time of leaving is often the most dangerous, as abusers may escalate their actions to regain control. Survivors

Our Impact Report is Live!

We’re excited to share The Safe Sisters Circle’s Impact Report, now available on our website. This report highlights the progress, stories, and successes we’ve achieved together in supporting Black women

Today, we’re filled with gratitude for YOU—our supporters, donors, and advocates. Your generosity and commitment make it possible for The Safe Sisters Circle to continue championing justice and supporting Black women survivors.

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"We are powerful because we have survived, and that is what it is all about—survival and growth." – Audre Lorde

Being unshakable means honoring the resilience of survivors and supporting their growth beyond challenges. Let&rsqu

🎉 We’re proud to kick off our end-of-year campaign: Unshakable: Championing Survivors and Justice!

This year, we’ve shown what it means to be unshakable—standing strong with Black survivors of domestic and sexual violence. With yo

Today, we’re grateful for our community and for everyone who stands with us in supporting Black women survivors of intimate partner violence. Your kindness, support, and solidarity make all the difference in helping survivors rebuild and thrive

Over half of all homicides of Black and Native women are connected to intimate partner violence (IPV), according to Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community.

This heartbreaking statistic calls us to action. At The

It's #MotivationMonday! Thinking about resilience and strength today with these words from Angela Bassett: Bring your best to the moment. Then, whether it fails or succeeds, at least you know you gave all you had. We need to live the best that's in u

You may know that TSSC provides free, culturally specific, holistic and trauma-informed services to Black women and girl survivors...But what exactly is a trauma-informed approach? Swipe to learn.

According to Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, Black and Native women experience the highest rates of homicide in the U.S. This devastating reality highlights the urgent need for action, awareness, and suppo