SAFEchild, a not-for-profit child abuse prevention agency established in 1992 by the Junior League of Raleigh, is committed to eliminating child abuse in Wake County by helping adults and children create nurturing environments free from abuse and neglect. SAFEchild was established by the Junior League of Raleigh as a result of a long-standing commitment to protect children. In 1978, League members adopted the following position statement: "We believe that every child in Wake County has the right to mature in an environment free from physical abuse and emotional neglect."
