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Dr. Rodriguez presenting
Court-Certified • Est. 2014

Advancing Forensic Behavioral Health Through Clinical Excellence

Safe Solutions Institute collaborates with justice, behavioral health, education, and community partners—including courts, probation departments, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), child welfare agencies, universities, and licensed behavioral health professionals—to reduce violence, restore accountability, and strengthen communities.

10+ Years Serving Courts
12+ University Partners
3 Court Jurisdictions
Our Mission

To advance public safety and strengthen communities through forensic behavioral health services, professional education, research, and collaborative partnerships that promote accountability, healing, and violence prevention.

Who We Serve

Built for Courts, Agencies & Professionals

Safe Solutions Institute is a forensic behavioral health institute designed to support the justice system, behavioral health professionals, educational institutions, and community partners working to reduce violence and improve public safety.

  • Judges & Court Professionals
  • Probation Officers & Departments
  • California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
  • Public Defenders & District Attorneys
  • Child Welfare & Family Well-Being Professionals
  • Behavioral Health Professionals
  • Graduate Students & University Programs
  • First Responders & Law Enforcement
  • Victim Advocates & Community-Based Organizations
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Dr. Rodriguez receiving congressional recognition
2014 Established & Court-Certified
Court & Agency Approved

Certified Across All Major Jurisdictions

Our programs are certified and approved by the courts and public agencies that refer clients to Safe Solutions Institute, reflecting our commitment to accountability, public safety, and clinical excellence.

San Diego County Probation Department

Child & Family Well-Being (CFWB)

Superior Court of California, San Diego

Family Court Services

Juvenile Dependency Court

Mental Health Diversion Court

Recognition & Community

Leadership in the Field

Dr. Rodriguez with Tarana Burke, founder of the Me Too movement
With Tarana Burke, Founder of the Me Too Movement
Dr. Rodriguez with Mira Sorvino
With Mira Sorvino, Academy Award-Winning Actress & Human Rights Advocate
Dr. Rodriguez receiving congressional recognition
Nicole Schmidt & Jim Schmidt — Co-Founders, Gabby Petito Foundation
Approved Clinical Training & Practicum Site

Approved Practicum & Training Site

Safe Solutions Institute serves as an approved practicum and clinical training site for undergraduate and graduate behavioral health programs across the country, preparing the next generation of forensic mental health professionals.

San Diego State University
Golden Gate University
Northwestern University
New York University
Alliant International University
Point Loma Nazarene University
Grand Canyon University
National University
Touro University Worldwide
UMass Global
Purdue University Global
Capella University
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Ready to Make a Referral or Partner With Us?

Whether you are a judge, attorney, probation officer, clinician, university partner, or community agency.

Why Safe Solutions Institute?Safe Solutions Institute integrates court-certified behavioral health services, professional education, clinical research, and multidisciplinary collaboration under one organization. By bringing together behavioral health professionals, justice partners, universities, and community agencies, we bridge the gap between research, practice, and public safety.