Jeanette's Story
When the family arrived at the CAC, Jeanette’s parents were frightened and angry at the idea that they sought to report a crime and now they were the subjects of a child protection investigation. Hannah, a Safe Horizon Clinical Forensic Specialist, and Joanna, a Family Advocate, greeted and oriented…
The Financial Abuse Shown in Netflix's Maid Is a Growing Problem Offscreen
Netflix's "Maid" depicts financial abuse, which is one form of domestic violence. Safe Horizon's Blair Dorosh-Walther discusses how we help.
Corporate Sponsorship: Sponsor Highlights
This past spring, we were delighted to collaborate with so many enthusiastic partners this spring in planning and hosting engagement opportunities. One highlight was Capital One’s Virtual Lunch & Learn, which featured moving stories and concrete ways to stand with survivors, led by a truly amazing survivor from our Speakers’…
The Cost Of COVID: A Look At How The Pandemic Impacted Domestic Violence
Black women & girls vulnerable to domestic violence due to racial inequality experience increased effects & incidents of abuse due to COVID.
Governor Hochul, Now’s the Time to Give Domestic Violence Survivors Real Rental Support
Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts: We support legislation that would ensure domestic violence survivors that leaving an abusive partner doesn’t mean they must become homeless.
Youth Homelessness: A Social Analysis of the Dilemma
Youth homelessness is an endemic that must be addressed. Safe Horizon's Carolyn Strudwick provides an in-depth analysis into the root causes.
Queens Lawmaker’s Legislation Protecting Domestic Violence Survivors’ Voter Records Signed Into Law
A new law will protect the confidentiality of domestic violence survivors’ voter registration records, enabling them to vote without fear.
How Groups are Working to Decrease Domestic Violence Incidents
Domestic Violence Awareness Month may be over, but the problem doesn’t just go away. Safe Horizon's Shanequa Anne Holiday comments.
Drew Dixon, Donna Hylton and More Survivors of Color Urge New York Lawmakers to Pass the Adult Survivors Act
Passage of the Adult Survivors Act will give sexual assault survivors—especially survivors of color—an important path to justice and healing.
Adult Survivors Act Press Conference October 2021
“Each one of the women standing here represent hundreds and thousands of survivors who can’t share their story. We thank you for your courage.” – Safe Horizon CEO, @LizRobertsSH Survivor circle:@EvelynYang @deardrewdixon @DonnaHylton pic.twitter.com/Db8QroNxgm — Safe Horizon (@SafeHorizon)…