The Issues
Anyone can experience violence, abuse, or exploitation. But some of us are statistically more at risk than others. Women and trans women of color, children, elders, and disabled populations are the most likely to have these harms carried out against them. Socially or systemically marginalized people, such as those…
Community and Restorative Practices
Offering trauma-informed counseling, safety planning, support groups and more for survivors of abuse and their families.
By the Numbers
Safe Horizon is the largest victim service organization in the country. 5,000,000 Lives transformed since 1978 Every year, 250,000 people who have experienced violence, abuse, or exploitation seek safety through our services. We offer immediate and practical support like a hot meal, someone to talk…
NYUMUNC XVI: Support Safe Horizon
Help Survivors Find Safety and Healing Every year, Safe Horizon provides support to more than 250,000 survivors; among those survivors, Safe Horizon provides shelter and support to over 2,000 survivors of domestic violence across New York City. The need for these services is urgent, with 1 in 4 women and…
NYC Bias and Hate Crime Victim Support, Programs, and Resources
Safe Horizon’s support programs help victims of hate crimes heal from trauma through counseling and legal services. Learn more about our programs.
Congress and the President Must Not Cut Funding for Victims and Survivors of Violence
Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts's op-ed urges policymakers to oppose Department of Justice funding cuts to programs that support survivors of violence.
This New York group helps survivors escape abuse. Can its work continue without federal funds?
Liz Roberts speaks to The 19th about threats of federal funding cuts to the victim service sector.
Heather's Story
When I lost my nephew Keondre to gun violence in 2021, my whole life came crashing down. At only 18, Keondre was senselessly shot multiple times. He went into the neighborhood deli, and he never came out. I raised Keondre from the time he was four…
Loida's Story
My husband, Norman, and I had been living in the Philippines. We were looking for better-paying jobs in the U.S. to help support our families. A recruiting agency promised us the perfect jobs in Florida, so we eagerly agreed to their request to move. We believed that…