SAFE Center

06/18/2026

We’re excited to participate at Juneteenth Friends & Neighbors Day! Stop by the Safe Center booth to say hello, learn about our services, and celebrate community with us. We can’t wait to see you there! ❤️🖤💚Iowa Juneteenth

06/15/2026

It was a wonderful day joining the Pride Fest parade and celebrating our community.

We truly appreciated the warm welcome and support from our Polk County friends, community partners, and local leaders who continue to support our mission and the work being done for victims across Iowa.

Collaboration allows us to provide the best possible support while always respecting the unique needs, choices, and comfort level of each individual. Our role is to ensure people have access to compassionate, trauma-informed care and support in whatever way feels right for them, whenever they are ready.

Creating a welcoming and inclusive space for all who need our services remains at the heart of our mission, and we are committed to continuing to show up for all Iowans with dignity, compassion, and care.

06/13/2026

Come see us at Pride Fest and learn more about how The Safe Center is here to support and care for our community. We’re excited to connect, share resources, and continue building a safe, inclusive space for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there! Polk County Iowa Polk County Health Department

06/12/2026

Incredibly proud and honored to be invited to be part of this incredible group working hard for victims.

When we launched Iowa Businesses Against Trafficking, our goal was simple: prepare Iowa businesses with the tools to recognize the signs of human trafficking and know how to respond.

Today, I am proud to share that more than 1,000 Iowa businesses and organizations have joined that effort and committed to learning something and doing something about human trafficking.

Thank you to every business that has joined IBAT and helped us reach this milestone. If your business is not yet a member, I invite you to join us today at ibat.iowa.gov.

05/31/2026

We are so grateful for the support of Polk County Iowa. Their collaboration to leading the way for victims in Iowa is monumental.

To all who have stepped up to be sure victims are provided with the absolute best, the care they deserve - Thank you for helping to be part of the success of our mission. Individuals, Board of Supervisors, professionals, businesses, law makers, and others, thank you for your work and support to make a profound impact to all those who need.

05/23/2026

So empowering for victims all across the state! Very grateful for all those who were part of seeing this through.

It was a full room for the signing ✍️ of HF 2794, A bill for an act establishing a sexual assault forensic examination center grant program and trust fund.

This session will fundamentally change the way victims services will be funded. There is now a dedicated funding stream that will support victims services.

AND the first SAFE Center will be a model for services throughout our state. 🩵

05/20/2026

Gov. Kim Reynolds signs new Iowa law that helps fund center focused on sexual assault survivors, including services like medical care, forensic exams and more. FULL STORY⬇️

05/19/2026

Thank you Gov Reynolds and all who have supported and worked tirelessly these past two sessions to get this through the final finish line.

05/14/2026

Years of hard work will pay off on May 19 when Governor Kim Reynolds signs Iowa’s new S.A.F.E. Center bill into law -- providing a new way to help victims of sexual assault. Story link in comments.