Where We Work
The Safe & Together Institute’s global impact extends across continents, creating meaningful change in how systems respond to domestic violence and coercive control, with a specific focus on improving outcomes for children.
Global Reach, Local Impact
Our work spans the globe with implementation in diverse settings including child welfare systems, family courts, domestic violence organizations, and community service providers. Through our training, consultation, and implementation assistance, we’ve helped transform practice in:
North America: United States, Canada
Europe: England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, The Netherlands
Asia Pacific: Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan
Adaptable to Different Systems
The Safe & Together Model has been successfully implemented across a variety of cultural, legal, and social service contexts. Our approach is designed to be adaptable while maintaining core principles that center on:
Child safety and well-being
Partnership with non-offending parents
Perpetrator accountability
Cultural competency and humility
Transformative Partnerships
We work collaboratively with governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and community agencies to create sustainable change. Our partnerships include:
State/provincial child welfare departments
National and regional domestic violence coalitions
Court systems and legal services
Mental health and substance abuse treatment providers
Indigenous and First Nations communities
Child advocacy organizations
Evidence of Impact
Our global implementation is supported by a growing body of evidence demonstrating improved outcomes for families experiencing domestic violence. Independent evaluations in multiple countries have shown that the Safe & Together Model leads to:
Increased practitioner competency in domestic violence cases
Improved identification of patterns of coercive control
More effective partnerships with adult survivors
Enhanced ability to engage with people who use violence and control
Better outcomes for children impacted by domestic violence
Join Our Global Community
Whether you’re in an established Safe & Together region or interested in bringing our approach to a new area, we invite you to join our international network of professionals dedicated to transforming systems’ responses to domestic abuse with a focus on child safety and well-being.