It’s Domestic Violence Awareness and LGBT History Month. Let’s Get to Work.
“We cannot talk about domestic violence without discussing gender-based violence…and all other interconnected forms of violence and abuse.” - Jimmy Meagher
SafeChat
Safe Horizon client advocates are now available by chat to offer information, advocacy, and support to people who have been impacted by violence, crime, and abuse.
He Sued Over a Priest’s Abuse. Then the Diocese Filed for Bankruptcy.
The Child Victims Act passed and survivors of child sex abuse are filing lawsuits while institutions are trying to run around accountability. Safe Horizon's Michael Polenberg comments.
New Manhattan Special Victims Facility Aims to Provide Greater Care for Crime Victims
CEO of Safe Horizon CEO Ariel Zwang on new space created within NYPD Special Victims Division to help survivors of rape and sexual assault feel supported.
Why I Am Suing My School
"My school allowed a sexual predator access to vulnerable children, including me. Through the Child Victims Act, I will tell my story under oath - allowing me to be seen, heard, and believed by a jury of my peers." - Brian Toale
Supporting Older Crime Victims Through Services and Advocacy
Commissioner of the New York City Department for the Aging Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez discusses how our Crime Victim Assistance Program (CVAP) can help elder abuse survivors.
7 Warning Signs Someone Is the Victim of Domestic Violence
Many instances of domestic violence go undetected; some abusive relationships last for years without anyone on the outside knowing. Safe Horizon's Kim Kavern explains.
What to Consider When Picking a Lawyer to File a Sexual Assault Case
A guide for sexual assault survivors looking for advice on how to pick a lawyer to file a civil lawsuit.
