New Manhattan Special Victims Facility Aims to Provide Greater Care for Crime Victims
CEO of Safe Horizon CEO Ariel Zwang on new space created within NYPD Special Victims Division to help survivors of rape and sexual assault feel supported.
Why I Am Suing My School
"My school allowed a sexual predator access to vulnerable children, including me. Through the Child Victims Act, I will tell my story under oath - allowing me to be seen, heard, and believed by a jury of my peers." - Brian Toale
Supporting Older Crime Victims Through Services and Advocacy
Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez discusses how our Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) can help elder abuse survivors.
7 Warning Signs Someone Is the Victim of Domestic Violence
Many instances of domestic violence go undetected; some abusive relationships last for years without anyone on the outside knowing. Safe Horizon's Kim Kavern explains.
What to Consider When Picking a Lawyer to File a Sexual Assault Case
If you're a sexual assault survivor looking for advice on how to pick a lawyer to file a civil lawsuit, consult this guide.
I Was Abused: Is Legal Action Right For Me?
For adult survivors of abuse, The Child Victims Act creates new avenues for legal recourse, but it that right for you? Our experts explain other ways to heal.
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Gain New Paths to Justice
Sign up to receive information on how adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse in New York State can seek justice during the summer of 2019.
What Big Little Lies Gets Right About Abusive Relationships
“In an abusive relationship, the abuse usually doesn’t happen every day...it might still be a loving relationship" - Tarsha McCallum explains how accurately Big Little Lies depicts the complexities of domestic violence.
