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Who’s Speaking for Minnesota’s Most Vulnerable Kids?
Who’s Speaking for Minnesota’s Most Vulnerable Kids? 1468 976 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Who’s Speaking for Minnesota’s Most Vulnerable Kids?

Imagine being a child caught in the child welfare system– taken from your home because…

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Child Safety Should Be Common Sense
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Child Safety Should Be Common Sense

Here’s a truth that shouldn’t be controversial: Children should not be sent back to parents…

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Join us for breakfast on October 7
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Join us for breakfast on October 7

Register Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 | 7:30 am 2025 Safe Passage for Children Legislative Breakfast…

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Safe Passage Board President Speaks Out in the Star Tribune
Safe Passage Board President Speaks Out in the Star Tribune 1280 853 Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota

Safe Passage Board President Speaks Out in the Star Tribune

This week Dr. Lisa Hollensteiner, Safe Passage’s Board Chair, sent a letter to the editor…

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The Overlap Between Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment
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The Overlap Between Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Last week, Safe Passage for Children attended a training hosted by the Center for Advanced…

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When Good Intentions Lead to Unsafe Outcomes
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When Good Intentions Lead to Unsafe Outcomes

A recent Star Tribune commentary by the co-leaders of Lives Cut Short raises concerns about a new Minnesota law meant…

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The Co-occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence
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The Co-occurrence of Child Maltreatment and Domestic Violence

It is well established that domestic violence and child maltreatment often occur together. The Department…

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Too Many Children are Trapped in a Cycle of Harm
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Too Many Children are Trapped in a Cycle of Harm

One of the ways the state tracks its progress in child protection is by measuring…

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The Deadly Toll of Fentanyl on Children
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The Deadly Toll of Fentanyl on Children

This week, Scripps News released a new installment in its investigative series on child fentanyl poisonings across…

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2025 Legislative Wins for Child Protection and Safety
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2025 Legislative Wins for Child Protection and Safety

We’re excited to share big victories from the 2025 legislative session—made possible through the support…

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We Must Demand Transparency
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We Must Demand Transparency

Last year, at least 20 Minnesota children died after being abused or neglected by their…

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Accountability Is Key to Protecting Children
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Accountability Is Key to Protecting Children

School is out—and report cards are in. The State of Minnesota has received its own…

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Another Tragic Death Due to Neglect
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Another Tragic Death Due to Neglect

Recently, a 20-month-old child from Moorhead passed away in Sanford Medical Center; per the autopsy, he died…

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Deadly Exposure: KARE 11 investigation into child fentanyl deaths involves Safe Passage
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Deadly Exposure: KARE 11 investigation into child fentanyl deaths involves Safe Passage

Joseph Compton told investigators he “tried to be as safe as possible” when he used…

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The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment
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The Relationship Between Domestic Violence and Child Maltreatment

Research shows a clear connection between domestic violence and child abuse. In this past month, there have…

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