Reproductive Coercion FAQs
What is reproductive coercion? Reproductive coercion is a form of abuse in which one partner tries to control or interfere with the reproductive system of another, putting them at risk for unwanted and non-consensual pregnancies. Preventing someone from making choices about their own body is one of the…
Stories of Courage: A Film Screening for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Join a screening of short film Child Check and a conversation about courage, community, and the support available to survivors. 500 Park Ave, New York, NY Thursday, October 29 12 PM – 1 PM…
Trauma Takes Time
You’re invited to join Safe Horizon, survivors, and advocates for a rally in Times Square as we launch a public service announcement affirming what we know to be true: trauma takes time, and Safe Horizon is here for survivors, 24/7. Monday, October 19…
Single survivors need shelter also
I spent three months in a domestic violence shelter last year, and it saved my life. But I only got there after waiting for a month, making call after call to a hotline and being told to wait. It wore me down, mentally and emotionally.
‘I am Jane Doe’: Cornell case spurs women to share their experiences of sexual assault on campus
As details about a former Cornell University student’s rape allegation unfold publicly, women are rallying on social media to express support for the woman known as “Jane Doe.” They are sharing their own experiences with sexual assault on campus and what they say were inadequate responses from their universities…
How Domestic Violence Impacts the Whole Family
Domestic violence doesn’t happen in isolation and domestic violence affects more than the person experiencing the abuse. It can affect children, youth, caregivers, siblings, and the entire family system. Children may hear arguments, witness violence, experience changes in routines, see a caregiver afraid, or feel responsible for keeping the…
Clavicular and the online culture that turns humiliating women into content
Peters now faces criminal charges in Massachusetts stemming from an alleged May 2025 assault involving a 17-year-old girl. The case will be decided in court. But the way Peters talks about women is already on display for anyone to see. And he is part of a much larger online…
Safe Horizon Statement on Cornell Rape Case
To Jane Doe: We stand with you. What you described enduring is horrific and the fact that you had to fight to be heard is infuriating. Accountability shouldn’t be this hard. To Cornell University: We are outraged by your response. New York passed Enough is Enough because survivors…
Employers can be a safe support for domestic violence survivors
HR can increase awareness, provide training, and offer survivors security, experts told HR Brew. “We very often see that abusers actually interfere with work, so they may engage in behaviors that make it difficult for the survivor to get to work on time…They may call and harass them…
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims
Remembering Lives. Honoring Families. Standing Together Against Violence. On September 25, 2026, we observe the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims—a time to honor those whose lives were taken through homicide and other acts of violence. Across New York City and the nation, events and gatherings…