Physical violence is the intentional use of force to hurt someone.
Physical violence can include hitting, kicking, throwing things, restraint, or using a weapon. It can come from someone we know and love, in the form of domestic violence or child abuse, or from a total stranger. It can be expected or without warning, a single event or a regular experience. Physical violence can cause emotional trauma, even if our bodies fully heal, and can make it harder for us to move freely and safely through our lives.
Safe Horizon offers victims, survivors, and their families emotional and concrete support immediately after violence, including trauma focused counseling, shelter, safety planning, lock replacement, and advocacy with police and the courts. Immediate and long term supports include counseling, support groups, and shelter. We also advocate to raise awareness and change laws to protect survivors of physical violence.
Our Programs
We offer a variety of services for people who have experienced physical violence, from shelter to mental health support.
Hotline and Chat
Answering the call with personalized support, safety planning, and help accessing resources, including emergency shelter, for all survivors.
Integrative Justice Programs
Offering survivors of violence and abuse assistance navigating the complexities of the criminal and civil justice systems.
Community and Restorative Practices
Offering trauma-informed counseling, safety planning, support groups and more for survivors of abuse and their families.
Child Advocacy Centers
Providing children who have experienced sexual and physical abuse with a safe environment to tell their story and to get support with their family.
Domestic Violence Shelters
Supporting survivors with immediate, safe housing in community while offering concrete resources, counseling, and financial, legal, and social support.
Streetwork Project
Providing youth experiencing homelessness with housing, healthcare, community, food, clothing, and hygiene at two drop-in centers, with an overnight shelter available for youth under 21.
Be a Voice for Domestic Violence Victims & Survivors
Resources for survivors of domestic violence.
What is a Safety Plan?
Learn about developing a safety plan with guidance on staying safe while in a relationship, planning to leave, or after you leave.
Not Just a Fight: Domestic Violence Affects LGBTQ+ People
LGBTQ+ survivors face unique challenges when trying to access safety and healing.
