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Photos from our 20th Annual Champion Awards 2015

April 28, 2015
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Joe Falencki: A Dad Who's Leading the Way

“Discovering how Safe Horizon has been able to deliver innovative services to victims of domestic violence and child abuse really resonated with me.” - Chair of our junior leadership group, Leaders on the Horizon.

April 23, 2015
Vilma Torres Helping Families of Homicide Victims
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Vilma Torres: Helping Families of Homicide Victims

Vilma Torres, director of Safe Horizon's staff at the Bronx Family Justice Center, explains how her caring and compassionate approach helps families of homicide victims overcome the many facets of grief.

March 22, 2015
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Safe Horizon Honored by First Lady on Anniversary of East Harlem Explosion

First Lady Chirlane McCray honors Safe Horizon for responding swiftly to the East Harlem building collapse.

March 11, 2015
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NYC Unites Against Child Abuse at Bronx CAC Ribbon-Cutting

The ribbon-cutting ceremony at the Bronx Child Advocacy Center marked an important step toward helping child victims of abuse. See what happened at this historic event that was years in the making.

February 22, 2015
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After 20 Years of Advocacy, All of NYC Has the Best Response to Child Abuse

The Bronx Child Advocacy Center marks a time where all five boroughs of New York City are equipped with comprehensive response to victims of child abuse. Read about the history of our CACs and how they have helped abused children since 1991.

February 17, 2015
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New York City Now Benefits from the Gold Standard in Fighting Child Abuse

Our newest Child Advocacy Center opens in the Bronx, giving child abuse victims in New York City a place where they would truly find healing, help, and justice.

February 17, 2015
Matt’s Struggle as a Homeless Youth Ends with Hope
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Matt’s Struggle as a Homeless Youth Ends with Hope

Matt, a developmentally challenged young man was abused as a child and became homeless as a teen. With the support of Streetwork Project, he found the support and safety for a brighter future.

October 30, 2014
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Angela's Story: Survivor of Human Trafficking

Lured by human traffickers who promised to make her dreams come true, Angela was able to escape the bonds of labor trafficking and find support at our Anti-Trafficking Program.

June 17, 2014
Tanya’s Story: Second-Time Survivor
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Tanya's Story: Second-Time Survivor

Tanya felt unsafe in her own home because of her neighbor's unwanted advancements when she sought help at our Community Program.

December 4, 2013