Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center

What Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center does

Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (legal name: Women's Center dba Safe Passage; EIN 82-0341451) headquartered at 850 N 4th St., Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Founded in 1977, it operates as North Idaho's sole comprehensive resource for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse, delivering all services free of charge to clients across Kootenai County and surrounding areas.

The organization's core service portfolio includes a 24/7/365 crisis helpline, 30-day emergency and 90-day extended shelter, hospital response at Kootenai Health, free individual and group counseling (ages 8+), court advocacy and protection order assistance, housing navigation and emergency financial assistance, and a National Children's Alliance–accredited Children's Advocacy Center established in 2014. Adjacent programs include youth prevention curricula delivered in K-12 schools (with content authored by CAC Director Scott Coleman now reaching 100,000+ students nationally), a campus victim advocate at North Idaho College, the PATH outdoor trauma-healing scholarship program, and a 20–23.5 hour Crisis Intervention Training program. The Children's Advocacy Center also deploys Lucy, a Labrador facility dog trained by Assistance Dogs Northwest, during forensic interviews.

The revenue model is donation- and grant-based with no client fees. Funding sources include individual donations (online, mail, phone), in-kind contributions, foundation grants from the Mary Kay Ash Foundation, United Way of North Idaho, and Numerica Credit Union ($372K in 2024), plus structured giving programs (Hope Circle monthly, Legacy Circle planned giving via Innovia Foundation, IRA charitable distributions). Go-to-market is community-led, channeled through partnerships with law enforcement, Kootenai Health, the Coeur d'Alene Tribe, school districts, and chambers of commerce. The organization has no proprietary technology product or AI component; service delivery is entirely human, trauma-informed, and regionally concentrated.

Name

Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center

Legal name

Women's Center dba Safe Passage

Website

https://safepassageid.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center is a Coeur d'Alene-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded in 1977, providing free 24/7 crisis, shelter, counseling, court advocacy, and child advocacy services to survivors of violence across North Idaho.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence and Survivor Support Services

NAICS

Child and Youth Services (62411), Temporary Shelters (624221), Child and Youth Services (624110)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Safeguarding) (BPADAHAF), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM), Resident Support Services (RA Training Support, On-Call Coordination, Crisis Response Liaison) (EDAEAFAM)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Sexual assault support
• Crisis intervention
• Survivor advocacy
• Trauma counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Coeur D'alene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual and corporate donations through online portal, mail, and phone. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit. Donations support shelter operations, counseling, court advocacy, education programs, and emergency financial assistance for survivors.
2. Grants and Foundation Funding: Funding from foundations including Mary Kay Ash Foundation, United Way of North Idaho, and other regional funders to support specific programs and operations.
3. In-Kind Donations: Physical donations including clothing, household items, gift cards, and wishlist items from Amazon and direct drop-offs. These support survivors rebuilding their lives after fleeing abuse.
4. Strategic and Legacy Giving: IRA charitable distributions, appreciated assets (stocks, real estate), planned giving, and legacy circle membership for long-term donor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels10 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center provides free, confidential, trauma-informed direct services to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse in North Idaho. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis helpline, emergency shelter, hospital response, counseling, court advocacy, housing support, and an accredited Children's Advocacy Center, complemented by youth prevention education and community training.

Product overview

Safe Passage Violence Prevention Center operates as a nonprofit social services organization offering a coordinated suite of free, confidential programs for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, human trafficking, and child abuse. The core portfolio includes a 24/7 Crisis Helpline, Safe Shelter (up to 30 days), Hospital Response at Kootenai Hospital, Court Advocacy, Counseling Services, Housing Support, and a National Children’s Alliance-accredited Children's Advocacy Center (CAC). These services are complemented by Youth Prevention and Body Safety programs delivered in schools, Community Outreach and Crisis Intervention Training, the PATH outdoor scholarship program, and donation/fundraising initiatives. The organization does not offer a technology product, API, or SaaS platform; its offerings are entirely direct-service, trauma-informed social services provided to the North Idaho community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24/7 Crisis Helpline 24-hour, 365-days-per-year crisis helpline providing immediate advocacy, safety planning, crisis intervention, community referrals, emergency shelter coordination, law enforcement coordination, legal support, and Kootenai Health hospital response for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. All services are free and confidential.
• Safe Shelter Free, confidential emergency shelter offering up to 30 days of safe housing (with 90-day extended shelter available) for survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking and their children. Provides on-site advocacy, safety planning, food, clothing, bedding, hygiene necessities, case management, and coordination with other shelters 24/7. Friendly pets are welcome with approval.
• Hospital Response Program Trained hospital response advocates provide 24/7 in-person support at Kootenai Hospital for individuals impacted by domestic violence and sexual assault, offering emotional support, assistance with paperwork, and connections to resources and ongoing care. Works alongside the forensic nursing team at Kootenai Health for forensic exams.
• Court Advocacy Free, confidential legal support for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Trained advocates assist with protection orders, legal referrals, and coordination between law enforcement and the prosecutor's office, helping survivors navigate the judicial process.
• Counseling Services No-cost individual and group counseling for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence for ages 8 and up. Offered in-person or virtually, utilizing trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches. Includes peer support groups and access to specialized survivor resources.
• Housing Support Housing advocacy for those facing housing insecurity due to intimate partner violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. Services include case management, eviction prevention, deposit and rent assistance, housing search support, landlord/property manager communication, employment resources, legal housing resources, budgeting, and documentation assistance.
• Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) A community-based, child-friendly, trauma-informed program coordinating a multidisciplinary response to child abuse allegations. Provides forensic interviews by certified interviewers, medical exams, mental health counseling, and family advocacy, and maintains full accreditation by the National Children's Alliance.
• Community Outreach Programs High-impact training including Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault 101, Responding to Disclosure of Abuse, Practicing & Modeling Consent in the Home, Bystander Prevention, and Crisis Intervention Training (CIT). Programs equip individuals, businesses, and organizations to recognize and respond to violence.
• Youth Prevention Programs Age-appropriate presentations delivered directly in North Idaho schools and youth organizations. Programs include Body Safety for grades K-3, Teen Outreach based on Safe Dates curriculum covering healthy relationships, dating violence, and technology safety, and a campus victim advocate at North Idaho College.
• PATH (Pathways to Healing Through Nature) Outdoor Scholarship Program A trauma-informed outdoor scholarship program for survivors of violence, providing guided wilderness experiences including rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and hiking. Designed to help survivors rebuild trust in their bodies and grow confidence through mindful movement and emotional processing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Free services available 24/7/365 for all survivors regardless of ability to pay

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Coeur d'Alene TribecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Children's Advocacy Center multidisciplinary team. Provides tribal representation and services for Native American children in the region.
• Kootenai HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary hospital partner providing forensic nursing services. Safe Passage hospital response advocates work alongside Kootenai Health forensic nurses 24/7 to support sexual assault and domestic violence survivors.
• National Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization dedicated to child advocacy and healing from trauma. Provides accreditation for Children's Advocacy Centers and best practice standards. Safe Passage CAC maintains full accreditation.
• North Idaho CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to provide on-campus survivor advocacy services. Safe Passage maintains a victim advocate located in Student Services (Room #200D) to support student survivors.
• Spokane Regional Domestic Violence CoalitioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional coalition coordinating domestic violence response across Spokane and surrounding counties. Safe Passage board member Sgt. Jordan Ferguson serves as Law Enforcement Liaison and Firearms Technical Assistance Project Coordinator.
• Coeur d'Alene Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of local Chamber of Commerce for business networking and community collaboration.
• Post Falls Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember of Post Falls Chamber of Commerce for regional business community engagement.
• Assistance Dogs NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit that trains and provides facility dogs. Provides Lucy, Safe Passage's certified facility dog who offers emotional support during forensic interviews and court hearings for child clients.
• Mountain View Veterinary ClinicminorOthersLocal veterinary clinic that sponsors the care of Lucy, Safe Passage's facility dog at the Children's Advocacy Center.
• Kootenai County Law EnforcementcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding partner of Children's Advocacy Center multidisciplinary team. Coordinates child abuse investigations and forensic interviews.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Domestic Violence Hotline: 24/7 nationwide DV crisis line providing intervention, safety planning, and referral; directly comparable to Safe Passage's crisis helpline and resource-referral function, though operating nationally rather than locally.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence organization operating the national sexual assault hotline and supporting local providers; comparable in mission, beneficiary population, and hotline/in-person response model to Safe Passage's sexual assault services.
• National Children's Alliance: National accrediting body and convener for Children's Advocacy Centers including Safe Passage's CAC; comparable as the umbrella/standards body and a related services/peer-network anchor for forensic interviewing and trauma counseling.

Direct peers

• YWCA of North Idaho: Coeur d'Alene-based YWCA chapter providing DV shelter, advocacy, and education across North Idaho; the closest geographic peer, serving overlapping vulnerable populations with comparable services.
• YWCA Spokane: Regional YWCA operating the same DV/SA service stack (shelter, advocacy, counseling) and previously employed Safe Passage Senior Program Director Patty Wheeler for 13 years; an immediately adjacent regional peer with shared operating model.
• Idaho Coalition Against Sexual & Domestic Violence: Statewide umbrella coordinating DV/SA response across Idaho; comparable in mission and beneficiary base, with direct overlap in training, prevention education, and member-agency support that mirrors Safe Passage's programs.
• Sojourner Center (Phoenix): One of the largest DV shelters and comprehensive-service operations in the U.S., offering emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, and children's services comparable in scope to Safe Passage's full portfolio.

Regional players

• Bonner County Domestic Violence Task Force: Adjacent-county (North Idaho neighbor) DV response organization serving similar populations within Safe Passage's broader catchment; a regional peer where mission, beneficiary profile, and service model overlap with Safe Passage.
• Family Justice Center of Idaho (Nampa): Southwestern Idaho co-located multi-agency DV response center modeled on the same multidisciplinary-team concept Safe Passage built in Kootenai County; a peer in service design and beneficiary population within the same state.

Others

• Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Major Safe Passage funder that awards grants to shelters and DV service providers nationally; categorized as an ecosystem/funder peer with strong thematic overlap to shelter-based survivor service delivery.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Facebookfacebook.com/SafePassageID
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safe-passage-violence-prevention-center
• Instagraminstagram.com/safepassageid

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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