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Post-election Survey Results: Survivors Need a Government That Protects Them

We surveyed over 2,000 survivors across the country. The results remind us that ending violence is not a partisan issue. Sign our open letter to demand that survivor resources are prioritized and protected.

March 11, 2025
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Safe Horizon Responds to President Trump's Immigration Executive Orders

Safe Horizon speaks out against President Trump's recent immigration executive orders. They create fear among survivors, deter them from seeking help, and undermine their basic rights.

January 21, 2025
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Safe Horizon Responds to the 2024 Election Results

NEW YORK — The election of Donald Trump, a politician with a well-documented history of demeaning and predatory behavior towards women, is a blow to survivors of violence, abuse and exploitation. Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts issued the following statement: “At least a third of people in the U.S. identify…

November 5, 2024
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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
Safe Horizon In The News

CVAP Budget Cuts Media Wrap Up

Budget cuts impact Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) that assists crime victims.

July 1, 2024
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Domestic Violence Shelter Providers Demand Equality for Single Adults Seeking Safety in New York State Domestic Violence Shelters with the Securing Access to Fair & Equal (SAFE) Shelter Act

Safe Horizon joins coalition in support of SAFE Shelters Act and urge legislators to prioritize life-saving temporary housing for thousands of survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.

June 2, 2024
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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
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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
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Adult Survivors Act Media Wrap Up

Adult Survivors Act (ASA) created a one year look back for sexual assault survivors to pursue legal action. Safe Horizon provides context of this law in the media, and connects survivors to resources.

November 28, 2023