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Photos From Our 29th Annual Champion Celebration 2025

May 26, 2025
Positions and Statements

Beyond 100 Days: Hope, Healing, and Possibility

Cutting federal funding for victim services is not just a policy decision—it is a life-or-death decision. Following the first 100 days of the second Trump administration CEO Liz Roberts attends a press conference standing firm in solidarity with our partners, communities, and survivors.

May 5, 2025
Safe Horizon In The News

Congress and the President Must Not Cut Funding for Victims and Survivors of Violence

Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts's op-ed urges policymakers to oppose Department of Justice funding cuts to programs that support survivors of violence.

March 17, 2025
Safe Horizon In The News

This New York group helps survivors escape abuse. Can its work continue without federal funds?

Liz Roberts speaks to The 19th about threats of federal funding cuts to the victim service sector.

March 17, 2025
Heather Community Violence Survivor Safe Horizon
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Heather's Story

When I lost my nephew Keondre to gun violence in 2021, my whole life came crashing down. At only 18, Keondre was senselessly shot multiple times. He went into the neighborhood deli, and he never came out.  I raised Keondre from the time he was four years old—he was…

March 14, 2025
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Loida's Story

My husband, Norman, and I had been living in the Philippines. We were looking for better-paying jobs in the U.S. to help support our families. A recruiting agency promised us the perfect jobs in Florida, so we eagerly agreed to their request to move. We believed that we were…

March 12, 2025
News from the Field

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
Positions and Statements

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
A woman, who is Kelly Coyne, stads at a podium speaks to a crowd. A group of people stands on steps behind her holding signs advocating for safety and access to shelter.  _SAFE_Shelter_Act_Press_Conference_Dec_2024
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SAFE Shelter Coalition Statement Responding to Governor Hochul’s Veto of SAFE Shelter Act

Governor Hochul's veto of the SAFE Shelter Act is a devastating blow to the fight against domestic violence.

December 22, 2024
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Supporters of magazine Columnist E. Jean Carroll wait outside of her civil trial against former President Donald Trump at Manhattan Federal Court on May 02, 2023 in New York City. E. Jean Carroll testified that she was raped by former President Trump, giving details about the alleged attack in the mid-1990s. Trump has stated that the attack never happened and has denied meeting her. He is not expected to take the stand during the trial. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Safe Horizon In The News

Close the Gender Giving Gap: Women Need More Charitable Support in Wake of the Election

Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts explains the significant gap between the scale of gender-based violence and the funding available to fight it.

December 11, 2024