#NYCNeedsCVAP
*Updated July 2, 2024
Mayor Adams has shockingly cut $3M in city funding to Safe Horizon’s precinct-based Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP). Safe Horizon’s CVAP is a lifeline for crime victims in New York City. Through CVAP, New Yorkers who file police reports for crimes such as rape, domestic violence, shootings, assault, retail theft, financial abuse, and ID theft can find quick and compassionate care.
These are our neighbors, friends, and family members who are going through some of the most difficult experiences of their lives. Every survivor deserves respect and support.
What’s at Stake
Last year, CVAP provided services to 26,000 domestic violence victims, 27,000 crime victims (other than domestic violence) and 800 sexual assault survivors, reaching a total of over 53,000 victims.
This funding cut means 11,000 New Yorkers each year will not receive critical, and often lifesaving, services following a crime.
Mayor Adams and his administration claim to care about public safety. This is his chance to prove it. He should immediately reinstate this funding so that Safe Horizon can continue to help restore safety, promote healing, and ultimately prevent further crime.