YOUR SAFE PLACE

YOUR SAFE PLACE is a faith-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to building a community free from domestic violence, and sexual abuse with a special focus on the Latino community in the state of Indiana.

YOUR SAFE PLACE was founded to close the gap in services available to the Latino community affected by violence in Indiana.

We provide holistic support —physical, emotional, and spiritual— to promote healing and empowerment.

Although our primary focus is the Latino population, we serve the entire community, regardless of race, gender, or immigration status, across the counties of Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Johnson, Madison, Marion, Morgan, and Shelby.

MISSION

We provide resources, services, emotional and spiritual support to all Latinos affected by domestic violence, and sexual violence. We are committed to fostering a cultural shift that will lead to the end of abuse.

VISION

To be a leader in the empowerment and social reconstruction of the Latino communities affected by domestic violence, and sexual violence. The offering of education, prevention and intervention will improve the quality of life for all its inhabitants.

OUR VALUES

1. To reflect God’s love and compassion in the life of every person who seeks support and hope.

2. Understanding and compassion for individuals.

3. Integrity, honesty, and confidentiality

4. Respect for everyone.

5. Education and Empowerment for survivors of abuse.

6. Cultural sensitivity .

SERVICES

Advocacy and referral: Advocates empower survivors by accompanying them to court and assisting them with victim compensation forms and benefit applications. They support them in locating safe and affordable housing. They also refer victims to lawyers and health or legal services, whether free or low-cost, in the community.

Refuge and accompaniment: We place people who are fleeing domestic violence, sexual violence or sex trafficking in a safe and secure location.
We provide spiritual and emotional support as a resource for intervention in crises.

Support Groups: We offer support groups and education on domestic violence, sexual violence, and sex trafficking for victim survivors. We also provide emotional support to family members of those who seek help.

Workshops and classes: Educational workshops on domestic violence, sexual violence and sex trafficking are offered, both individually and in groups, to survivors, but also to their families and the community in general who request them. We visit churches, organizations, and entities in order to educate them on the identification and prevention of abuse.

OUR STORY

Tu Refugio Seguro/Your Safe Place was born from the compassionate heart of its founder, Irina Sorrels, a Christian immigrant woman from Colombia who transformed the pain of her childhood into a mission of hope and restoration.

At the age of five, Irina witnessed a domestic violence incident so severe that it left her mother in a coma. That was the first of many episodes of violence that marked her childhood and adolescence, planting in her a deep sensitivity toward those who suffer in silence. Years later, through a journey of healing, faith, and personal rebuilding, she understood that her story was not a wound—it was a calling.

While working with organizations that served survivors of abuse in Indiana, Irina encountered the cultural and language barriers that prevented many Latinos from accessing adequate services. Moved by that reality, she made the decision to create a culturally competent and spiritually guided organization where survivors could find support, faith, and a new opportunity to begin again.

Today, Tu Refugio Seguro provides holistic support—physical, emotional, and spiritual— to survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking, with a special focus on the Latino community in Indiana.

More than an organization, it is a movement of restoration that illuminates the path for those seeking a new beginning—showing that from pain can come transformation, and that when a woman heals, entire generations rise to change their story and the story of their community.

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT US

As a nonprofit organization, TU REFUGIO SEGURO relies on the support of individuals, churches, businesses, and other organizations to fulfill its important mission for the Latino community in the state of Indiana.

To provide services to support survivors, offer community prevention and education, promote empowerment, and much more, we need the help of
the entire society. Domestic and sexual violence affects us all. Whether you wish to collaborate as a volunteer or with monetarydonations and/or resources, your support will help us carry out ourmission and vision.

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OUR TEAM

Irina Sorrels

Founder-CEO and Executive Director

Irina Sorrels, originally from Santa Marta, Colombia, has lived in Indiana for over 22 years. She is a bestselling author, speaker, and trauma-informed mentor who has appeared on Telemundo 19, Univisión 40, and other media platforms, sharing her mission to end domestic violence, sexual abuse, and trafficking.
She is the founder of Irina Sorrels Academy dba HER Academy (Healing, Empowerment & Restoration), where she trains women to become professional mentors and advocates for survivors.
In 2020, she was recognized by the Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking for her educational work. Irina gives all glory to God and lives her calling with purpose, faith, and compassion.

Karla Munive

President

Since 2015, Karla has been a member of the Mexican Foreign Service. Karla was assigned to the Consulate General of Mexico in Houston in November 2015. There, she assumed various responsibilities: Community and Cultural Affairs, Mobile Consulate, Documentation, Notary Public, Civil Registry and Visas. From 2019 to 2021, she headed the Protection Department. In April 2021, she directed protection programs related to the Feminist Foreign Policy. In October 2022, she was transferred to the Mexican Consulate in Indianapolis as head of the Department of Protection and Legal Affairs. With a law degree from the Autonomous University of Tlaxcala and a Juris Doctor cum laude from BUAP, in 2024, Karla became President of the Board of Directors of Tu Refugio Seguro, contributing her experience in domestic violence and human trafficking .

Belkis Ramirez

Vicepresident

Belkis Ramírez has been the Outreach and Community Engagement Coordinator for the Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis, IN, since 2012. Originally from Colombia, she came to the US in 2003 and has a bachelor's degree in Health and Human Services with specialization in Psychology from Marian University. She was recognized as Most Valuable Employee in 2015 and has received several awards for her work in the Latino community. Belkis has been a natural-volunteer helper at the Immigrant Welcome Center for the past 12 years. She also hosts a health segment on the Indiana Latino Expo's "Salud Mami" and is the current Vice President of the Board of Directors of Tu Refugio Seguro. Belkis has received numerous recognitions for her altruistic work. She promotes diversity and inclusion and encourages Latinos to pursue their dreams through education and awareness.

John Dunlap

Treasurer

John is married to Marti Dunlap, they have two adult children and reside in Mooresville. John loves trucks, tractors, and woodworking. He is an active member in the Christian Church. John is an accountant by profession and has been a CFO in various private industries for the past 30 years. He and his wife have operated several businesses. Currently, he works for the Indiana Baptist Convention as Manager of Missions and Finance, his favorite position. Being an accountant contributing to a 191-year-old ministry is a dream come true. John is honored to serve on the board of directors of Tu Refugio Seguro and to stand against violence perpetrated on women, men and children.

Lissette Boscan

Secretary

Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Lisette is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of others. She earned a bachelor's degree in Education in her native country, followed by a master's degree in Human Resources and a specialization in Management Development. Lisette found her true calling by becoming a certified advocate for women in domestic violence and human trafficking situations at Irina Sorrels Academy. Currently, she is a Success Coach at La Plaza's Latino Opportunity Center Program, guiding individuals toward personal and professional success. Additionally, she is secretary of the Tu Refugio Seguro Board, providing leadership and strategic support to protect and empower the most vulnerable.