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Child Victims Act

VP of Government Affairs Michael Polenberg explains his participation in a coalition that seeks to reform current laws that hinder most adult victims of childhood sex abuse from seeking justice.

May 18, 2017
Alyssa's Story Overcoming Homelessness
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Alyssa's Story Overcoming Homelessness

Alyssa, a Safe Horizon Streetwork Project client, reflects on what it means for her to be a mom and watching her daughter grow right in front of her eyes.

May 11, 2017
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#Realityofabuse

Abuse can even happen over texts & is meant to control a victim. Share your experiences using #realityofabuse https://t.co/L8nYfPhVbF — Safe Horizon (@SafeHorizon) May 8, 2017

May 7, 2017
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Don't Jail Crime Victims for Not Testifying

This is so fundamental! Don’t Jail Crime Victims for Not Testifying https://t.co/Xj32IBWnAI — Liz Roberts (@LizRobertsSH) May 4, 2017…

May 3, 2017
Survivors of Sex Abuse and Advocates Urge Albany to Stand Up for Children
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Survivors of Sex Abuse and Advocates Urge Albany to Stand Up for Children

Advocates gather at the Fearless Girl statue in lower Manhattan to urge lawmakers to stand up for childhood sex abuse survivors by passing the Child Victims Act.

April 27, 2017
Safe Horizon Denounces the Creation of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE)
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Safe Horizon Denounces the Creation of Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE)

Safe Horizon responds to the Trump administration's creation of the new Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement (VOICE) office.

April 26, 2017
Olivia Explains the Trafficking Victims Protection Act: a Critical Human Trafficking Law
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Olivia Explains the Trafficking Victims Protection Act: a Critical Human Trafficking Law

Which human trafficking law is vital to helping human trafficking victims? Olivia Wilson Esq. from our Anti-Trafficking Program explains why you should know about the Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA).

April 24, 2017
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We had a great time at the Bronx Child Safety Fair w/ @BronxDAClark and our other partners! The safety of NYC's children is our priority.

We had a great time at the Bronx Child Safety Fair w/ @BronxDAClark and our other partners! The safety of NYC's children is our priority. pic.twitter.com/BzIgMpMk9O — Safe Horizon (@SafeHorizon) April 22, 2017

April 21, 2017
Domestic Violence: An Undeniable Link to Mass Shootings
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Domestic Violence: An Undeniable Link to Mass Shootings

What is the correlation between domestic violence and mass shootings? Brian Pacheco, our director of public relations, explains.

April 10, 2017
Watch Jana Kramer’s Tearful Speech This man just broke me down to absolutely nothing
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Watch Jana Kramer’s Tearful Speech: “This man just broke me down to absolutely nothing.”

CEO Ariel Zwang recalls Jana Kramer's speech about surviving domestic violence at our 22nd Annual Champion Awards.

April 6, 2017