Celines' Story
I first came to Safe Horizon during the early stages of the pandemic. My son, Chosen, was just 11 months old and I was doing everything I could to stay healthy and strong for him, when the world outside felt incredibly unsafe. My ex-partner, who had a history of violence…
Anonymous L's Story
Without a stable place to live, he carried a sharpie, a switchblade, a spare outfit, and an empty wallet. Often when young people become homeless, it’s because they are forced to leave an unsafe situation. And they leave carrying little to nothing. “L” did everything in his power to…
Loida's Story - The Things We Carry
Loida and her partner Norman fled a labor trafficking situation. When they came to Safe Horizon they had a black duffle bag, eyeglasses, a magnifying glass, expired passports, a newspaper article about their experience, and a pair of nail clippers that had belonged to Loida’s mother, the only thing Loida…
The SAFE Shelter Act
The SAFE Shelter Act will help more survivors find safety in emergency domestic violence shelters.
Safe Horizon Responds to Sean "Diddy" Combs Indictment
We stand with Cassie Ventura and the other survivors who are courageously speaking out about violence and exploitation they have suffered.
ABC News interviews CEO Liz Roberts after Sean Diddy Combs is Charged
Safe Horizon CEO, Liz Roberts, speaks to ABC News following the indictment of Sean "Diddy" Combs about how to best support survivors of human trafficking and abuse.
Celines' Story - The Things We Carry
Celines and her one-year-old son entered a Safe Horizon domestic violence shelter at the height of the pandemic with a photo album, face masks, a blue sippy cup, a blue and white blanket, and her sketchpad. In a Safe Horizon domestic violence shelter, Celines ran a ballpoint pen across paper,…
Remembering Joann Lang
On Monday September 2, 2024, Safe Horizon Board Member Joann Lang passed away. As we honor her memory, we remember her legacy and impact.
Back to School Child Trauma Guide: Tips for Parents and Caregivers
Children who have experienced violence or abuse have unique experiences going back to school. Our trauma experts prepared some tips for supporting children as you prepare them to go back to school.
#OneTooManyNY Virtual 5K to Benefit Child Advocacy Centers
1 in 10 children will be abused before their 18th birthday. One Child Abused is #OneTooManyNY. Happening virtually from September 13-15, by signing up you’ll be directly supporting Safe Horizon’s five CACs, which provide crucial services to children who have experienced violence…