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Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
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What’s at Stake for Survivors this Election

Safe Horizon outlines priorities for survivors leading up to the 2024 election.

October 24, 2024
United States vs Rahimi Safe Horizon Responds to Supreme Court Decision in Domestic Violence Gun Violence Case
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Safe Horizon Applauds the Supreme Court's Decision in United States vs. Rahimi

Today, Safe Horizon celebrates a significant victory for domestic violence survivors and gun safety advocates with the Supreme Court's decision in United States vs. Rahimi, upholding a law that protects domestic violence survivors.

June 20, 2024
Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
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Safe Horizon Survivors Urge Mayor Adams Restore CVAP Funding

Survivors and Safe Horizon staff stand in solidarity to urge Mayor Adams to restore $3M in critical funding to our Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP).

May 8, 2024
Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
Statements and Press Releases

Liz Roberts, CEO, Safe Horizon Responds to Mayor Adams' Plans to Dramatically Cut $3M in funds to Crime Victim Assistance Program

Statement from Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts on Mayor Adams' plans to dramatically cut $3M in city funding to Safe Horizon’s precinct-based Crime Victim Assistance Program.

April 23, 2024
Virtual Briefing Solutions to Gun Violence 2023
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A Conversation about Gun Violence Solutions

Gun violence has become more prevalent in New York City and across the country. Safe Horizon's experts lead an informative conversation on this growing issue.

November 21, 2023
Safe Blog

Proposed Cuts to VOCA Endanger Services For Survivors

VOCA supports victim services organizations including Safe Horizon. With VOCA facing an alarming 40% reduction, we must speak up in support.

November 7, 2023
United States vs. Rahimi Supreme Court Case will determine whether persons charged with domestic violence offenses may be permitted to retain ownership of firearms.
Supreme Court of the United States. Washington DC, USA.
Safe Blog

United States vs. Rahimi: The Intersection of Domestic Violence and Gun Violence

United States vs. Rahimi Supreme Court Case will determine whether persons charged with domestic violence offenses may be permitted to retain ownership of firearms.

October 30, 2023
Safe Horizon: Empowering victims and survivors to find safety, support, connection, and hope
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Safe Horizon Responds to Murder of Tyre Nichols

The trauma caused by these incidents takes a devastating toll on Black and brown communities across this country, and it has to stop.

January 27, 2023
Domestic Violence Victim Homicide Gun Statistic_DVAM 2022
Safe Blog

Domestic Violence, Guns, and Children: Facts and Statistics

Learn the facts and statistics around guns and domestic violence: how guns dramatically increase risk for domestic abuse survivors, create fear and violence for children in the home, and how survivors can get help.

October 11, 2022
Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
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My Son Is Gone, But The Pain Remains; Here's How I Got Help And Helped Others

Gun violence creates waves of trauma for entire communities. Heather, a Safe Horizon client, talks about how she is learning to cope after losing a son.

August 30, 2022