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Safe Horizon's Policy Recommendations for the Next New York City Mayor

We urge newly elected officials to build on what victim service professionals have learned over decades about how best to help survivors.

September 1, 2021
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The Community Engagement Power 50

Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts named one of City & State’s Community Engagement Power 50 that recognizes officials, advocates, and activists collaborating with communities to drive change.

August 21, 2021
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Safe Horizon Signs Onto Letter Urging Governor Kathy Hochul to Pass Policies to Help Survivors

Safe Horizon and our partners urge Governor Kathy Hochul to pass policies to create a sexual/gender-based violence and harassment-free New York.

August 18, 2021
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Safe Horizon Responds to Governor Cuomo Resignation

We are grateful for and admire the courage and bravery of the women who came forward about Governor Cuomo.

August 9, 2021
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Survivors deserve elected officials who provide support. Not leaders who abuse their position. We agree. @NYGovCuomo must resign. https://t.co/MZSXrazWkJ — SafeHorizon (@SafeHorizon) August 4, 2021

August 3, 2021
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Safe Horizon Responds to Cuomo Workplace Sexual Harassment Investigation - Calls for Resignation

Survivors of workplace sexual harassment ​deserve to be heard, seen, and believed. We implore Assembly Speaker Hastie to prioritize survivors.

August 2, 2021
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Safe Horizon Appoints Laura Davies as New Chief Development Officer

Safe Horizon, the nation's largest victim services agency, announces the appointment of Laura Davies as its Chief Development Officer (CDO).

July 18, 2021
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City's Immigration Courts Reopen After More Than A Year Of Being Shut Down To All But Most Urgent Cases

As NYC immigration courts reopen, experts such as Evangeline Chan remain concerned about balancing due process with the need for expediency.

July 6, 2021
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Challenges LGBTQ+ Homeless Youth Face When Seeking Permanent Housing

LGBTQ+ homeless youth face scarce options for shelter and permanent housing. Let's help NYC ensure safe housing for LGBTQ+ homeless young people.

June 22, 2021
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City Partners with T-Mobile to Provide Free Devices to Domestic, Gender-Based Violence Survivors

Citywide initiative provides free mobile devices for survivors of domestic violence, distributed through Family Justice Centers with Safe Horizon staff.

June 20, 2021