Trauma is heavy, but you don't have to carry it alone. In the wake of the tragic shooting at Brown University, the need to find healthy ways to cope is felt across the nation once again.

“We see ourselves as collaborators, not rescuers.” 💬 As part of 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence: Advancing Best Practices in Domestic Abuse Support, Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts discusses our inclusive approach to supporting survivors. www.youtube.com/watch?v=fhaQ...

Thanks to years of advocacy, the next administration is set to inherit a stronger procurement system. But there’s still more work ahead to make sure nonprofits are paid on time and in full. More from HSC’s Michelle Jackson and @nycspeakeradams.bsky.social: www.cityandstateny.com/opinion/2025...

On International Human Rights Day, we affirm a foundational truth: Safety is a human right. Every person deserves to live free from violence and have full control over their own life and well-being. Join us in this commitment to safety as a universal human right: safehorizon.org

By signing the Coerced Debt Bill into law, @governor.ny.gov can ensure that coerced debts are repaid by the RIGHT person: abusers who accrued them as way of controlling their victims—so that survivors aren’t left paying for abuse.

🧵 Last week, @governor.ny.gov vetoed a critical bill (S7001/A7616) that would help to address nonprofits’ largest challenges with State funding. Read more about the bill ⬇️

We are proud to announce that our CEO, Liz Roberts, has been appointed to serve on the Committee on Community Safety for Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social’s transition team. Read our statement: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

With so much uncertainty around the future of support services, survivors are more afraid than ever to come forward. But Safe Horizon is still here. This #GivingTuesday, give back to an organization that’s never backing down. Donate today at safehorizon.org/giving-tuesday

1 in 3 New Yorkers identifies as a survivor of violence. That reality must inform how we govern, how we respond, and how we care for one another. We love New York. Let's make it a place where every person is safe in their community, home, body, and mind. www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

Safety is a human right. We believe that together, we can build a New York City where every person is safe in their community, home, body, and mind. That's why we’re sharing our recommendations, the Safety is a Human Right Agenda, with Mayor-elect @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social.

Ask us anything! We can't wait to hear from you! www.reddit.com/r/IAmA/comme...

Join Safe Horizon's Streetwork Project team for a live Q&A event this️ Monday, November 17 at 1 PM ET! We will be answering your questions about our outreach and drop-in services, the realities of youth homelessness in NYC, and how your support makes a real, tangible difference. Details below! ⬇️

A series of lawsuits has, at least temporarily, blocked the administration from putting ideological demands on groups that combat domestic violence and sexual assault.

Intro 1297 would clarify the Gender-Motivated Violence Act (GMVA) to ensure survivors can hold institutions accountable for past abuse. It would also reopen the lookback window from March 2026 to March 2027. Justice shouldn't have an expiration date. Survivors cannot wait one more day.

Trauma takes time, and our laws must align with the realities of trauma. Elizabeth Ebright, Safe Horizon’s Director of Research and Evaluation, testified at City Hall last week, urging @council.nyc.gov to pass Intro 1297.

We’re calling on Governor Kathy Hochul to make the SAFE Shelter Act a top budget priority so that safe domestic violence shelter is accessible for every survivor. Tell the Governor to support the SAFE Shelter Act: act.safehorizon.org/safe-act

New York's current funding system to providers is denying shelter to single adult survivors, including LGBTQ+ survivors, trafficking survivors, and older adults. Watch our Vice President of Shelter Operations Olga Rodriguez-Vidal explain how this creates an impossible bind for providers.

We call on USCIS to swiftly increase T visa approvals and prioritize protection for trafficking survivors. Every approval is a step toward a safer life.

Every trafficking survivor deserves a path to safety, and immigration status is a crucial part. But USCIS data shows T visa denials are sadly on the rise in FY2025, outpacing approvals for those who need a lifeline most.

We’re thrilled to be recognized as one of the 2025 Top Workplaces by @cityandstateny.bsky.social! This recognition is a testament to the dedication, resilience, and compassion of our entire team who are the heart of our mission to ensure that safety is a human right.

It’s DAF Day 2025—a nationwide celebration of generosity through Donor-Advised Funds—and Domestic Violence Awareness Month is a great time to make a donation in support of survivors.

Great news: @newyorkstateag.bsky.social and a coalition of 20 states successfully blocked the DOJ's threat to withhold federal crime victim grants from states that refused to comply with immigration enforcement. This funding will continue to support essential services for all survivors.

"Accountability can only happen when we believe survivors." Read our full statement on the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial sentencing: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

BIG NEWS! We're so honored to have three incredible new leaders joining Safe Horizon’s Board of Directors: Tamron Hall, Kathy Martens, and Jessica Wachler! Read the full press release: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

New York’s current domestic violence shelter system makes it incredibly difficult for single adult survivors of domestic and gender-based violence to access life-saving shelter. The SAFE Shelter Act changes that by ensuring shelters get full funding to house single adult survivors.

The DOJ has canceled over $810 million in grants to nonprofits working in violence prevention. When orgs lose funding, it’s a direct hit to the safety nets that protect our communities. These cuts threaten to reduce services for survivors at a time when they need us most. apnews.com/article/publ...

President Trump’s statement today, that “if a man has a little fight with his wife, they say it is a crime” is dangerous and unacceptable.

A recent study reveals a connection between stalking and women’s health. Women who have been stalked are at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease later in life. www.oprahdaily.com/entertainmen...

We stand with the survivors of Jeffrey Epstein. #believesurvivors

We’re teaming up with Shake Shack for a special donation day on Wednesday 9/3! When you order from the Battery Park City location, 25% will be donated to Safe Horizon. Use the code DONATE via the Shack app or the digital kiosk, or show this post to the cashier when you order in-person.

For survivors, the decision to leave is rarely simple. It’s often complicated by financial dependence, fear of retaliation, housing instability, and the emotional bonds of a relationship. True support means understanding these barriers and providing resources without judgement.

Forensic labs are overwhelmed due to funding cuts to victim services, delaying rape kit testing, DNA analysis, and more. Hank Fradella outlines the chronic underfunding of forensic labs and provides steps that lawmakers can take to fix the problem. crimjj.wordpress.com/2025/08/05/w...

A huge congrats to Leardo Lopez, Senior Supervising Attorney at our Immigration Law Project, for being honored in @cityandstateny.bsky.social's 2025 Above & Beyond: Social Services awards! Read more about Leardo’s work and the other honorees: www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

Propaganda we're not falling for: survivors should just "get over it."

“I can remember talking to my priest when I was a kid in grade school, but nobody would do anything about it then because my parents were very generous contributors to the church and people didn’t want to upset anybody. We have to be willing to tell the truth. We have to be willing to intervene."

“Rikers [Island] is a public safety, fiscal, and moral failure. Rikers isn’t stopping crime or rehabilitating people. It’s not delivering justice,” writes Jonathan Lippman, chair of the Independent Rikers Commission. www.nydailynews.com/2025/06/27/r...

The federal sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs reached closing arguments today. Standing in solidarity with survivors, we demand an end to the culture of violence that enables abuse and exploitation. Survivors deserve to be heard.

Join Safe Horizon and @nycalliance.bsky.social to speak out for survivors’ rights during the U.S. v. Combs trial. Survivors of intimate partner and sexual violence deserve dignity, support, and justice. 🗓️ Thurs., June 26 | 12:30 – 1:30 PM 📍 In front of U.S. District Court, SDNY (500 Pearl St)

Here are 5 tips for supporting your LGBTQIA+ child: 1️⃣ Let them know they are loved. 2️⃣ Listen actively and find common ground. 3️⃣ Educate yourself on gender/sexuality. Celebrate them! 4️⃣ Stay involved in your child’s school. 5️⃣ Lean on community support.

While we are deeply disappointed by the mixed verdict, this trial still shows us the power of survivors speaking their truth. Harvey Weinstein was convicted of a serious felony sex crime in a court of law because survivors spoke up. Read our full statement: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

We joined survivors, advocates, and allies on the steps of City Hall to demand the passage of Int 1216. This bill requires the Office to End Gender-Based Violence to create and distribute multilingual posters about potential signs of GBV and resources for survivors to beauty salons across NYC.

ICYMI: We recently refreshed our brand identity—including launching a new website! Visit safehorizon.org to see these new features in action.

Funding chaos is forcing service providers to operate in a way that doesn’t take into account the whole picture: “How do you talk to teens about preventing abuse without discussing social and cultural forces?” @nytopinion.nytimes.com @rlswrites.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/06/02/o...

“Much of the federal infrastructure that supports domestic violence programs is damaged or gone,” writes the professor Rachel Louise Snyder.

We’re so proud of Danny Stewart, Director of Operations and Finance of our Streetwork Project, for being named in @cityandstateny.bsky.social’s Pride Trailblazers list! Join us in celebrating his well-earned recognition! 👏 www.cityandstateny.com/power-lists/...

We speak plainly. We prioritize real stories. We demand accountability. This is how we honor survivors—by evolving to meet their needs. #SafetyIsAHumanRight

Safety is a human right. And it is our collective responsibility to uphold it. That truth has long shaped all of our work and now it is at the heart of our brand. Built collaboratively with survivors, staff, and allies, this new identity reflects clarity, urgency, and change.

Today, we are so proud to introduce our new look. It is shaped from top to bottom by our whole community: survivors, staff, supporters, and partners. This evolution is not just visual. It is a commitment to centering survivors’ agency, amplifying their stories, and advocating for systemic change.

“We don’t back down, not when young lives are on the line.” We’re calling on our elected officials in City Hall to invest in runaway and homeless youth programs. We need a city budget that protects and values the young people we serve.

What an unforgettable night! Our 29th Champion Celebration was a thunderous reminder that safety is a human right. None of this would be possible without the generosity and unwavering support of our attendees, sponsors, honorees, speakers and performers.