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Courts Are Places For Justice, Not Places of Intimidation by ICE
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Courts are Places for Justice, Not Places for Intimidation by ICE

You can help protect access to justice by telling the Office of Court Administration to Keep ICE Out.

July 17, 2018
Carrie Knight_Rape Crisis Advocate Volunteer_2
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“Volunteering Changed the Entire Course of my Career” Carrie’s Story

For over a decade, Carrie has been part of a unique rape survivor advocate volunteer program at our Community Program in Staten Island. As a volunteer, she offers support, comfort, and advocacy to survivors of sexual assault.

July 15, 2018
Junior Feliz, Jose Velez and Antwon Rose II
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Junior, Jose and Antwon — We Need To Address Violence against Young Men of Color

Following three incidents of violence where young men of color were killed, and the viral hashtag #JusticeForJunior, Safe Horizon weighs in on how racism, toxic masculinity and lack of resources can devastate communities.

June 27, 2018
Statements and Press Releases

Safe Horizon Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling Upholding President Trump’s Travel Ban

Safe Horizon Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling Upholding President Trump’s Travel Ban

June 27, 2018
Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Deserve Better. Safe Horizon Responds To End Of NY Legislative Session
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Survivors of Childhood Sexual Abuse Deserve Better. Safe Horizon Responds To End Of NY Legislative Session

The 2018 New York State legislative session has ended and the Child Victims Act has not passed. Learn what this outcome means for survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

June 24, 2018
Immigration Reform Must Lead with Humanity and an Understanding of Trauma
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Immigration Reform Must Lead with Humanity and an Understanding of Trauma

Safe Horizon CEO Ariel Zwang and other experts explain why any immigration policy should keep families together.

June 19, 2018
Not Just a Fight_Domestic Violence Affects LGBTQ People
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Not Just a Fight: Domestic Violence Affects LGBTQ People

Why misconceptions of abuse in same-sex relationships lets LBGTQ people suffer in silence.

June 18, 2018
Is it Still Radical Live Openly Queer?
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Is it Still a Radical Act to Live Openly Queer?

How can we ensure that the LGBTQ+ community can thrive, achieve success, and live up to their full value and potential? Safe Horizon’s Jimmy Meagher explains.

June 14, 2018
Kia Myrie-Edwards Hotlines Director
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At the Helm of the Hotlines: How Kia Leads Services for Survivors of Crime and Abuse

Kia Myrie-Edwards, Director of the Hotlines, explains how the Domestic Violence Hotline helps survivors move from crisis to confidence.

June 12, 2018
Attorney General Sessions Decision on Asylum Protections for Domestic Violence Victims
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Safe Horizon Responds to Attorney General Sessions’ Decision on Asylum Protections for Domestic Violence Victims

Safe Horizon responds to Attorney General Sessions’ decision to limit asylum protections for domestic violence victims.

June 11, 2018