Videos
Taken Too Soon: Minnesota's Murdered Children
Since 2015 there have been at least 47 children murdered by their parents or caregivers. These are some of their stories. They will not be forgotten.
Safe Passage 2021: Foster Care Video -- Parent Interviews
Hear from foster parents as they share stories of their joys, challenges, and triumphs in serving as foster parents.
Adult Survivors of Child Maltreatment Speak Up
Hear from adult survivors of child maltreatment as they share about the child abuse and neglect they experienced, how they persevered, and what we can do to help protect children who are being abused and neglected.
Safe Passage for Children Interviews Dr. Marti Erickson
Dr. Marti Erickson, Director Emerita, Harris Programs in Childhood Mental Health at the University of Minnesota talks about the long term impact of child maltreatment on infants and toddlers.
Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota Interviews Nalee Vue
Nalee Vue is owner of Project Skywings & Healings, LLC, which provides spiritual and energy healing services and raises funds to donate to nonprofit organizations helping women and children around the world.
Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota Interviews Debbie Reid
Debbie Reid is a Boston social worker who worked for many years with children and youth in the juvenile justice system and with adolescents in residential settings.
Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota Interview with Dr. Kathryn Piper
Dr. Kathryn Piper is an attorney who represented children in child protection proceedings in Vermont for 19 years before obtaining a doctorate degree in social policy at Brandeis University.
Safe Passage for Children Full Length Interview with Dr. Marti Erickson
Dr. Marti Erickson, Director Emerita, Harris Programs in Childhood Mental Health, U of M, talks about the long term impact of child maltreatment on infants and toddlers.
Stories of heroism and triumph
Two adult survivors of child abuse speak up for a child protection system that works for Minnesota children.
Preparing our children for the future
Saint Paul Mayor Melvin Carter addresses the Safe Passage 2018 Fall Breakfast.
The heroes who share their secrets
Attorney Jeff Anderson addresses the Safe Passage for Children 2018 Fall Breakfast attendees.
To Stand Up For Her Rights
Child abuse survivor Jametra Jordon Grant tells of how she overcame a childhood of abuse.
Surviving on Hope
Child abuse survivor Alisha Jakubik shares her story at the Safe Passage 2018 Fall Breakfast.
The Need for Culturally Competent Child Protection in Minnesota
Remarks to Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota fundraiser by Vivian Jenkins-Nelsen, Sr. Fellow, Augsburg University, and Director, Inter-Race, Oct. 18, 2017.
A Victim's Struggle with Minnesota's Child Welfare System
13-year-old McKenna Ahrenholz addresses the Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota fundraiser, Oct. 18, 2017.
How Our Volunteers' Advocacy Can Help Minnesota's Most Vulnerable Kids
How our volunteers make a difference. Executive Director Rich Gehrman speaks at the Safe Passage for Children of Minnesota fundraiser, Oct. 18, 2017.
Legislative Leadership Perspectives
Hear from Minnesota House Minority Leader Kurt Daudt who says it is hard to overemphasize the impact of constituent visits. Legislators value input from independent sources and appreciate citizens who travel to the capitol to meet them.