Domestic violence victims involved in S.A.F.E. receive wireless phones preprogrammed to 911 so they can call for help at anytime. Currently a total of 10 local shelters and law enforcement agencies participate in the program, with more than 65 victims receiving phones. Domestic violence is a serious issue and we want to be part of the solution.
Victims use the phones in their transition from living with an abuser to living independently.
The phones provide victims with a sense of security and safety because they can summon help at the touch of a button. Being involved in S.A.F.E. means we can provide an extra measure of security for the victims who come to us for help. And for the victims, the phones enable them to go about their normal tasks like shopping and visiting friends with the knowledge that help is no further away than the touch of a button. More than 350 shelters across the nation have partnered with U.S. Cellular on the S.A.F.E program. In some markets, the company is donating cellular voice mailboxes to victims so they have a secure place to receive phone messages from counselors, legal representatives and family members.