Fewer Domestic Violence Complaints Were Reported on S.I. Last Year. That May Not be a Good Thing. Here’s Why.
During the COVID-19 pandemic domestic violence victims may not call police because the abusive partners are in the home. Safe Horizon's Kim Kavern explains.
Celebrating Fathers: Survivors' Stories on Fatherhood
Including fathers' experience with abuse and violence is critical to Safe Horizon's mission in helping all survivors of abuse and violence.
Biden Shifts Focus of Crime Victims Office from Citizens to Immigrants
Biden administration increases support for programs that help immigrant victims of crime. Evangeline Chan of Safe Horizon Immigration Law Project comments.
Sex-Abuse Survivors, Activists Decry Inaction
“The Assembly’s failure to pass the Adult Survivors Act sends the message to survivors that they are not seen, heard or respected." CEO Liz Roberts comments.
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Advocates Push for Legislation to Pass Supporting Adult Survivors of Sexual Assault
Alongside sexual assault survivors and advocacy groups, Safe Horizon urges the Legislature to pass the Adult Survivors Act to help survivors pursue justice.
Men Two Times More Likely to Binge Drink, Yet Female Rape Survivors Still Victim-Blamed
New York State's “voluntary intoxication loophole” stigmatizes victims of sexual crimes. It must be amended to ensure protection for sexual assault victims.
Advocates Demand Assembly Action on the Adult Survivors Act
We call on the state Assembly to advance the Adult Survivors Act, which would expand avenues for adult victims of sexual assault to sue their abusers.
Both Are Abuse Survivors, But One Can Sue and One Can’t
The Adult Survivors Act would help adult survivors of sexual assault like Robert Bener be able to pursue justice and hold abusers accountable.
Safe Horizon, Sexual Harassment Working Group, Model Alliance + Advocates Rally for Lookback Window for Adult Survivors
Advocates, survivors, and lawmakers rallied in support of the Adult Survivors act, which would expand pathways for survivors of sexual assault to seek justice.