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Safe Blog

Sebastien Vante Answers Frequently Asked Questions about Youth Homelessness

Sebastien Vante, sexual health coordinator at our Streetwork Project, talks about his work with homeless youth and answers questions he is often asked.

November 6, 2016
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Safe Blog

Liz Roberts and Michael Polenberg Testify Before City Council’s General Welfare Committee Hearing on Child Abuse

Deputy CEO and Chief Program Officer Liz Roberts and VP of Government Affairs Michael Polenberg testified before the Committee to explain the important role Safe Horizon’s Child Advocacy Centers play in the City’s response to child abuse.

November 2, 2016
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Safe Blog

Safe Horizon’s Heartfelt Thank You to a Few Special Friends

A personal thanks from Safe Horizon to all the celebrities who showed their support for the #PutTheNailinIt campaign.

October 31, 2016
Jane Barker
Safe Blog

Jane Barker’s Pioneering Work in Helping Victims of Crime and Abuse

Jane Barker was a remarkable woman. In her short lifetime, she had a profound influence on Safe Horizon and the development of innovative programs and services addressing the unique needs of child and adult victims of crime and abuse, their families, and communities. Jane joined Safe…

October 31, 2016
Statements and Press Releases

NYPD Adds 157 Advocates to Assist Victims of Crime

Safe Horizon announces partnership with the NYPD in launching the Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) to offer more support to victims of crime and domestic violence.

October 27, 2016
Stories

Lorna’s Story, Part IV: “I was done fighting for my own life in my own house.”

Read part IV, the final installment, of Lorna’s domestic violence story.

October 26, 2016
Elizabeth Ebright, Research Associate, Safe Horizon Research and Evaluation Team
Safe Blog

Insights from the National Center for Victims of Crime 2016 Conference

Elizabeth Ebright, research associate with Safe Horizon’s research and evaluation team, reviews the highlights from the 2016 National Center for Victims of Crime Conference.

October 26, 2016
Stories

Lorna’s Story Part III: “It was going to happen again.”

Read part III of Lorna’s domestic violence story.

October 24, 2016
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Safe Blog

Undocumented Women and Domestic Violence

Brian Pacheco, director of public relations, recalls one woman's journey surviving domestic violence as an undocumented immigrant and how she was able to find help at Safe Horizon.

October 20, 2016
Stories

Lorna’s Story Part II: “I was embarrassed.”

Read part II of Lorna's domestic violence story.

October 20, 2016