Project Safeguard

Some wounds don’t leave visible scars.

Emotional abuse can look like manipulation, constant criticism, guilt tripping, isolation, control, intimidation or making someone question their own reality. Over time, these behaviors can deeply affect a person's mental health and safety.

You deserve relationships built on respect, trust and care not abuse. 💜

Thanks to SHIMMY MOB - THE OFFICIAL GROUP and the Thornton Shimmy Mob team for their on-going support of Project Safeguard. The annual event, that was held on May 17th, was a true joy!

"We dance to be free, to express and rejoice, but today we all dance to give the silent a voice." - Felicity Shoars

It all starts with awareness. To make our community safer, we need to listen to survivors, learn the signs of gender-based violence and speak out. The more we know, the better we can show up for those around us.

Project Safeguard is dedicated to supporting survivors through advocacy, education, and resources that empower individuals during difficult times.

If you or someone you know is facing gender-based violence, reach out. We're here to help.

Instagram recently removed the option for end-to-end encryption for direct messages. This means that messages that were previously only viewable by the sender and recipient can now be viewed by the platform, too.

Why does it matter? For survivors seeking support or sharing sensitive information, anything shared through direct messages on Instagram is now not completely confidential, as Instagram itself will be able to see any messages sent. However, this also means that Instagram can more easily address harmful or malicious direct messages.

This change is not necessarily good or bad, but it's something that advocates and survivors need to be aware of.

Learn more below.

The Rollback of Instagram Encryption, and What It Means for Survivor Safety — Safety Net Project As of May 8, 2026, Instagram has removed the option for end-to-end encryption in direct messages. In practical terms, this means messages that were previously only accessible to the sender and recipient may now be accessible to the platform itself. At first blush, this may feel like a subtle

Healing starts with having the right support beside you.

Project Safeguard provides survivor-centered advocacy, legal support and compassionate guidance for those impacted by gender-based violence.

Every person deserves to feel heard, supported and empowered.

Learn more at psghelps.org.

We are less than one week away from an amazing event supporting local non-profits. Can you help Joe Vandeven meet his fundraising goal in support of Project Safeguard? He is so close! Can't wait to attend Unite to Fight X by Off the Ropes on May 30th at Boulder Theater.

Donate to UTF X- Joseph Vandeven - Project Safeguard's Fundraiser for Unite to Fight X by Off The Ropes It’s our 10-year anniversary, and Unite to Fight is set to surpass $1 million raised for nonprofits!UTF isn’t just about throwing punches — we wouldn’t be celebrating 10 years if it were. It’s about community, doing something slightly crazy, and fighting for causes that matter. Most athlet...

What an amazing time we had at the Denver's Colfax Marathon last weekend! Thanks to all the runners and teams (Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP, -City Attorney's Office, and PSG staff, friends and family) who selected Project Safeguard as their charity partner. Thanks to our amazing event sponsors Ariel IT Services, Yonder Marketing, Aimee Says, Philanthropy Expert, and Boomerang Marketing who helped us in providing swag bags for our runners. We will be back next year!

A safety plan is a personalized strategy to help you stay safe when navigating abuse. It may include:
• Emergency contacts
• Safe places to go
• Important documents
• A plan for how to leave safely

Your safety matters. It's never too early to start planning.

Visit psghelps.org to learn more or get support today.

"Our nation owes a debt to its fallen heroes that we can never fully repay."
– Barack Obama

Please take time this weekend to remember those who fought bravely for our freedoms.

If you are interested in learning a bit of history about the origin of Memorial Day, please check out this video from the NY Historical https://www.nyhistory.org/video/the-first-memorial-day-with-david-blight