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Pivotal Moments: Support for Families in Crisis Made Possible by the Gerstner Family Foundation

For families that have been displaced by violence, emergency resources can make the difference between ongoing crisis and long-term safety.

March 6, 2019
3 Tips for Watching Media, Movies, or Documentaries
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3 Tips for Watching Triggering Media, Movies, or Documentaries  

Watching stories of abuse unfold onscreen can be triggering for survivors of abuse and violence. Use these tips to prepare for watching triggering media.

February 27, 2019
Events

2019 TCS New York City Marathon

Join our grassroots fundraising group Team Horizon at the 2019 TCS New York City Marathon.

February 25, 2019
Family Court Program Brooklyn
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Stalking, Domestic Violence, and Support at the Family Court Programs

How can the legal system help stalking survivors? Leah Scondotto works at the Family Court Programs and explains how they can help stalking survivors.

February 13, 2019
Evangeline M. Chan Director, Immigration Law Project
Safe Horizon In The News

FactChecking the State of the Union

Following the State of the Union, Safe Horizon's Evangeline Chan clears up that human trafficking survivors are people brought through legal ports of entry.

February 5, 2019
How R. Kelly was Found ‘Not Guilty’ in Court
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How R. Kelly was Found ‘Not Guilty’ in Court

For over 25 years, survivors have shared their heartbreaking experiences of rape and sexual assault allegedly by R. Kelly. We examine his 2008 trial enabled him to allegedly sexually assault black women and girls.

January 16, 2019
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Frequently Asked Questions About Human Trafficking

In this Human Trafficking FAQ, senior director of our Anti-Trafficking Program answers frequently asked questions about human trafficking.

January 15, 2019
Connor Cashel Social Worker Anti-Trafficking Program
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My Elusive ‘Typical Day’ as a Social Worker at Safe Horizon’s Anti-Trafficking Program

"My experience at Anti-Trafficking Program has so far been rich, challenging, and transformative...yet, I cannot stress enough how much more I have to learn."

January 14, 2019
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What's Next for the Child Victims Act?

Vice President of Government Affairs Michael Polenberg explains how recent election results may finally mean that survivors of childhood sex abuse can have their day in court and possibly obtain the justice they deserve.

December 30, 2018
Carolyn Strudwick Streetwork Project NYC Pride Guide Holiday 2018
Safe Horizon In The News

NYC Pride Guide Features Carolyn Strudwick and Safe Horizon's Streetwork Project

Safe Horizon's Carolyn Strudwick, a long time change agent for young people that are experiencing homelessness, reflects on her experience at Streetwork Project.

December 19, 2018