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NYCNeedsCVAP

The Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP), a lifeline for crime victims in NYC has been cut. Follow this page for more developments.

May 6, 2024
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Liz Roberts, CEO, Safe Horizon Responds to Harvey Weinstein's Overturned Verdict

Statement from Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts on appeals court decision to overturn Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction.

April 24, 2024
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Liz Roberts, CEO, Safe Horizon Responds to Mayor Adams' Plans to Dramatically Cut $3M in funds to Crime Victim Assistance Program

Statement from Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts on Mayor Adams' plans to dramatically cut $3M in city funding to Safe Horizon’s precinct-based Crime Victim Assistance Program.

April 23, 2024
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Know Your Rights: New York State Sexual Assault Survivors Bill of Rights

Sexual assault survivors have rights. The New York State Sexual Assault Victim Bill of Rights guarantees sexual assault survivors certain rights when interacting with law enforcement and within the hospital system.

April 8, 2024
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Signs of Financial Abuse

The signs of financial abuse are not always obvious. Learn to recognize the red flags of financial abuse and how to get help.

April 3, 2024
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Register for the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon

Get guaranteed entry to the 2024 NYCRUNS Brooklyn Half Marathon while raising money to help survivors of violence and abuse. Join Team Horizon today!

March 13, 2024
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Youth Shelter System Locks Out Hundreds as Migrants Seek Entry

As more new arrivals who are homeless young people come to youth facilities, programs like Safe Horizon's Streetwork Project, try their best to keep up resources.

March 11, 2024
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Safe Horizon Streetwork Project Extending Helping Hand to Asylum Seekers in Harlem

CBS New York recently highlighted how our team is going above and beyond to support young new arrivals experiencing homelessness​, speaking with Streetwork Project AVP Sebastien Vante, and one of our new clients.

February 28, 2024
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Tips to Build Healthy Relationships This Valentine’s Day

This Valentine’s Day let’s remember to celebrate the act of building healthy relationships with these tips from our experts.

February 7, 2024
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Opinion: Who is making immigrant youth in NYC a priority?

Sebastien Vante, associate vice president of the Safe Horizon Streetwork Project, addresses lack of resources for immigrant youth arriving in New York City.

February 5, 2024