Sexual Violence

Sexual violence is attempted or enacted verbal harassment, coercion, unwanted touching, and rape.

Sexual violence can be committed by family members, other people we know, or complete strangers, and it can be a form of domestic violence committed by intimate partners. Child abuse can be another form of sexual violence, often inflicted by adults in positions of trust. It can cause physical, emotional, social, and financial harm, and impacts people of all genders and sexual orientations.

Safe Horizon provides crisis support, such as lock replacement, orders of protection, advocacy for and with victims within police precincts and the courts, and shelter. Immediate and long term supports include safety planning, counseling, support groups, financial education, and finding safe, stable housing. Beyond direct support to impacted individuals, we also advocate for survivors at the local and national levels, arguing for changes in law, policy, and social services.

Our Programs

We offer a variety of services for people who have experienced sexual violence, from legal counsel to shelter to mental health support.

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Community and Restorative Practices

Offering trauma-informed counseling, safety planning, support groups and more for survivors of abuse and their families.

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Hotline and Chat

Answering the call with personalized support, safety planning, and help accessing resources, including emergency shelter, for all survivors.

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Integrative Justice Programs

Offering survivors of violence and abuse assistance navigating the complexities of the criminal and civil justice systems.

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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.

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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.

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Domestic Violence Shelters

Supporting survivors with immediate, safe housing in community while offering concrete resources, counseling, and financial, legal, and social support.

Survivor Stories

We serve 250,000 people a year and every story is different.

Relevant Resources

Safe Horizon In the News

Why We Should Stop Glamorizing Make-Up Sex

Despite romanticized depictions in pop culture, "make-up sex" habits can create abusive behavior patterns.

Safe Blog

“How Are We Still Here?”

Black survivors and advocates discuss sexual assault, and the unique barriers Black survivors face due to systemic racism.

Safe Horizon In the News

It’s Time for a #MeToo Reckoning in Immigration

The abuse issues known to exist across many industries and institutions also affect immigrant survivors.