Welcome to Safer Foundation

We pave the path to reentry with the tools, training, and support needed to succeed. Job readiness training and placement. Educational programming. Advocacy interventions. They all create stability on your path forward, and they’re all included in our hands-on approach to guiding you along the way.

You’re here—that’s step one. And we’ll be right there with you for the rest of your journey

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Job Placement
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Job Placement

Through workforce partnerships with organizations across a variety of key industries, we offer job training programs and place clients in highly competitive careers best suited for their needs.

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Partnership Opportunities
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Partnership Opportunities

We’re always looking for new corporate partners and employers to help us offer our clients a wide array of vocational training and employment development opportunities.

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Get Involved
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Get Involved

There’s no better way to help the Safer team than to join us! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities across our locations.

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The Latest From Safer

Safer Foundation CEO Victor Dickson Featured in Chicago Sun-Times Op-Ed

Safer Foundation President & CEO Victor Dickson joins fellow advocates in a Chicago Sun-Times op-ed supporting “Home for Good” legislation, a bold step toward expanding housing access and reducing recidivism in Illinois. Keep Reading

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Show Up for Safer

Show your support for our mission and clients by attending one of our year-round, in-person events.

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Governor Pritzker Appoints Safer Foundation President and CEO Victor Dickson to the Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Committee

On November 30, 2018, Governor JB Pritzker visited Safer Foundation’s office, where he announced the appointment of Safer President & CEO Victor Dickson to the Restorative Justice and Safe Communities Committee. This was one of Governor-Elect Pritzker’s first official acts following his election.

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Making History, One Step At a Time

Recidivism is a structural issue—one that requires structural change. Our efforts go beyond supporting individuals to impact policies and legislation at the state and national level, like the Illinois second chance program.

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