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Barbara McQuade

SafeHouse Center Sued for Allegedly Violating Michigan’s Freedom of Information and Open Meetings Acts

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Jan 22, 2022

by P.D. Lesko 1/22/22: This article has been corrected to include a legal explanation as to why SafeHouse Center is allegedly subject to the Open Meetings Act. The Ann Arbor Independent filed suit in Washtenaw County's 22nd Circuit…

County Government

As Staff Repeatedly Refuse Shelter to Victims of Domestic/Sexual Violence, SafeHouse Center Holds Fundraiser

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Oct 11, 2021

by P.D. Lesko There are public calls for the Board members to step down. The Executive Director is on administrative leave. The non-profit facility, in photos and videos taken by residents, staff and interns, has been shown to be unsafe…

Investigations

SafeHouse Center is a “Dangerous Dump” and Survivors Say, “Enough is Enough”

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Sep 15, 2021 21

UPDATE 1/22/22: Independent Investigation Confirms Allegations of SafeHouse Mismanagement: Executive Director Barbara Niess-May Resigns September 17, 2021: Updated with additional audio clips, video and photos. Update October 6,…

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SafeHouse Exec. Dir. and Staff Retaliated Against Sexual/Physical Assault Survivors Who Spoke Out About Health and Safety Concerns at the Shelter

The Ann Arbor Independent Editorial Team Aug 31, 2021 1

by P.D. Lesko SafeHouse staff, interns and residents say it's time for Barbara Niess-May to be replaced. When asked during a Monday August 30 interview why she'd contacted The Ann Arbor Independent about what multiple SafeHouse…