Safe Horizon’s Child Advocacy Centers Receive National Accreditation from National Children’s Alliance Safe Horizon’s Child Advocacy Centers in Manhattan and Staten Island are featured in a New York Nonprofit Press article as the recipients of national accreditation by the National Children’s Alliance following an extensive application and site review process.
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NY Governor's Budget Includes Important Proposals for Victims of Violence and Abuse Michael Polenberg, VP of Government Affairs at Safe Horizon, blogs about the continuing economic pressures threatening the viability of valuable programs serving victims of violence and abuse, and writes that the budget proposal for SFY 2012-2013 released on January 17 by Governor Cuomo avoids the "across the board" approach to cuts that we have seen too often in recent years.
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NY Child Victims Act Would Give Adult Survivors of Child Abuse More Time to Seek Justice NY Assembly Member Margaret Markey has proposed legislation to give adult survivors of child sexual abuse five more years to seek criminal and civil justice against their abusers - legislation that Safe Horizon supports. Learn about the Child Victims Act and how you can join efforts to get it passed.
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Take Action to Support NY State DNA Bill New York Governor Andrew Cuomo launched the website, NYGetInvolved.com, to educate New Yorkers about the 2012-2013 Executive Budget and Reform Plan to the Legislature, following his proposed legislation for NY to become the first state to collect DNA on all crimes under the state's penal laws.
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Champion 2012: Save the Date Safe Horizon's 17th Annual Champion Awards take place Wednesday, April 25, 2012 in New York City. Find out more about our special gala and how you can join us!

Domestic Violence: Providing Safe Havens One in four women will experience domestic violence and abuse in her lifetime. Safe Horizon offers services to victims ranging from hotlines to shelters. Learn about domestic violence through the eyes of a survivor or through a virtual shelter tour.

Child Abuse: Recognize the Signs and Respond The ongoing Penn State abuse scandal highlights what happens when child abuse isn’t recognized or reported. Find out how you can help children by recognizing warning signs and reporting abuse.

Providing Second Chances for Homeless Youth Nearly 2 million young people will be homeless this year. Streetwork offers the refuge and critical services they need during crisis. Learn more about this lifesaving program.