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Safe Horizon urges Gov Hochul to sign the SAFE Shelter Act
Safe Blog

The SAFE Shelter Act

The SAFE Shelter Act will help more survivors find safety in emergency domestic violence shelters.

September 22, 2024
Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
Statements and Press Releases

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.

September 17, 2024
Liz Roberts CEO Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon In The News

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.

September 17, 2024
Stories

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,…

September 13, 2024
Joann Lang
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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.

September 3, 2024
Safe Blog

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.

August 20, 2024
Events

#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…

August 19, 2024
Safe Horizon In The News

CVAP Budget Cuts Media Wrap Up

Budget cuts impact Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) that assists crime victims.

July 1, 2024
United States vs Rahimi Safe Horizon Responds to Supreme Court Decision in Domestic Violence Gun Violence Case
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Safe Horizon Applauds the Supreme Court's Decision in United States vs. Rahimi

Today, Safe Horizon celebrates a significant victory for domestic violence survivors and gun safety advocates with the Supreme Court's decision in United States vs. Rahimi, upholding a law that protects domestic violence survivors.

June 20, 2024
Support children and families in domestic violence shelters
Peggy Duffy Memorial fund
Statements and Press Releases

Domestic Violence Shelter Providers Demand Equality for Single Adults Seeking Safety in New York State Domestic Violence Shelters with the Securing Access to Fair & Equal (SAFE) Shelter Act 

Safe Horizon joins coalition in support of SAFE Shelters Act and urge legislators to prioritize life-saving temporary housing for thousands of survivors of domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking.

June 2, 2024