Help Reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is now up for reauthorization. You can help advocate for this important legislation to be reauthorized.
First Lady Chirlane McCray, NYPD Announce Expansion of Crime Victim Assistance Program to Every NYC Precinct
Safe Horizon CVAP advocates now provide client-centered and trauma-informed services to crime victims in all NYC precincts and PSAs.
Former WNBA Player Comes Forward to Help Other Childhood Sexual Abuse Survivors
MaeOla Bolton, former WNBA Player and sister of Olympic Gold Medalist Ruthie Bolton, opens up about her experience surviving childhood sexual abuse.
The Impact of Gun Violence on Troy and His Community
Witnessing and experiencing gun violence made Troy feel unsafe and anxious. Although his memories of the past can’t be changed, he now has the tools to work through the trauma he experienced.
Real Housewife Ramona Singer and ENCIRCLE NYC Support Domestic Violence Survivors
Ramona Singer of the Real Housewives of New York City and ENCIRCLE NYC create jewelry collection to benefit Safe Horizon.
Family Separation at the Border Creates Opportunities for Human Trafficking
Director of our Anti-Trafficking Program Anita Teekah explains how the separation of children from their families are at much higher risk of exploitation by human traffickers.
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.
“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.
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.