Welcome to SAFE-C
At SAFE-C, we are dedicated to creating a safer society for children and protective parents who have been victims of intimate partner violence. Our mission is to promote safety, protection, and the rights of children, striving for a community free from violence.
Values:
- Giving a Voice to the Voiceless.
- Giving support to those lost in the cycle.
- Ensuring safety for all.
- Openness, Transparency and confidentiality for all supported.
- Commitment to equality.
- Accountability.
- We strive to maintain a high standard of competent, confidential and supportive advocacy.
Our Founders
Brenda Ottenbreit
As a founder of SAFE-C, I am a passionate advocate for changes within our legal systems. My advocacy includes presenting to Members of Parliament, the Senate, and Legislatures. I believe in proactively protecting children and victims of violence and am dedicated to having those uncomfortable conversations to bring education and understanding of the situations many are trying to survive.
Sheena Ritzand
I am a dedicated advocate, one of the founders of SAFE-C, driven by a desire to create changes within our societal systems to protect children and victims of violence proactively. My professional and personal experiences provide a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges faced by children and victims. I am committed to championing new pathways within our legal and justice systems where safety is understood and honored.
Alison Epp
I am one of the founders of SAFE-C. I am a passionate and dedicated advocate, driven by a desire to create changes within our societal systems that proactively protect children and victims of violence. Through my professional and personal experiences, I bring an understanding to the complexity and challenges that are faced by children and victims. I will use my experiences to champion new within our legal and justice systems where safety for children and victims is understood pathways and honored.