For immigrant New Yorkers who have survived domestic violence, sexual assault, or human trafficking, there is often a second layer of fear: the worry that seeking help could lead to being separated from their homes and families.

“I have kept this secret long enough. My silence ends here.” Dolores Huerta said on Wednesday that she had not previously revealed that Cesar Chavez had pressured and forced her into sex because she didn’t want to tarnish the farmworker rights movement that she had spent so long fighting for.

The decision for survivors to seek justice is deeply personal and often takes time. Virginia's Law honors the reality of this healing process. We're proud to host @schumer.senate.gov, Staten Island DA Michael McMahon, and community partners at our Staten Island CAC to support Virginia’s Law.

HAPPENING NOW: We are joining nonprofit human services workers in Albany to demand a 2.7% investment on ALL State human services contracts and passage of the Wage Board Bill! Back them up and email your legislators to demand #JustPay today: bit.ly/JustPay-Backup-Action @hscny.bsky.social

"All a survivor should have to do is call, and all we should be saying in response is, 'I will accept you.' The SAFE Shelter Act is a common-sense solution... it should be passed and signed into law without delay." @voagny.bsky.social @timesunion.com

At a time when demand for specialized homeless youth services is rising, we need stable investment in the people and the systems that support our young people, instead of living with the constant threat of resources being taken away. gothamist.com/news/mayor-m...

Huge congratulations to Insha Rahman on being named the new President of @vera.org and @veraaction.bsky.social! We look forward to continuing our work together to create a more just and equitable system for all New Yorkers and beyond.

We’re sending a clear message to @governor.ny.gov and @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social: human service workers deserve fair wages. One message is easy to overlook, but thousands of postcards are impossible to ignore. Huge thanks to our staff who dropped in to advocate for the #JustPay we all deserve!

A couple weeks ago, we began our Month of Racial Healing with events that allow our staff to step back, restore our energy, and deepen our connections. When we invest in our collective well-being, we strengthen our ability to show up for the survivors and communities we serve every day.

A huge thank you to @kirstengillibrand.bsky.social and @schumer.senate.gov for securing $500,000 in federal funding to support Safe Horizon’s work. This funding helps us show up for thousands of individuals and families in New York with the trauma-informed care and support they deserve.

At Safe Horizon, we believe everyone has the right to safety, privacy, and dignity. Over the last several months, we have significantly limited our activity on X. Today, we are making our departure official.

UPDATE: We will return to our normal operations tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. A huge thank you to our dedicated staff—from our shelters to our youth programs to our facilities team—who worked on-site through the weekend and today to ensure our clients remained safe and supported.

WINTER STORM UPDATE: Our 24-Hour HOPE Hotline and virtual services are operating on their usual schedule to ensure you have someone to turn to. If you are planning to visit an office in person, please call ahead first, as some physical locations may have adjusted hours.

No matter the circumstances in which a child is separated from their parents, the trauma manifests in powerful ways that affect their development and a parent's well-being. These reactions are not "bad behavior"—they are natural responses to systems that often choose surveillance over support.

We're just past the holidays, and the Trump administration is cruelly trying to withhold over $10 billion in funding for childcare and social services. I'm suing the administration to ensure families can access the resources they need and deserve.

Rain or shine we show up for Trans youth! We were honored to stand with so many advocates at yesterday’s Together We Win Rally for Trans Kids. Seeing Union Square filled with supporters reminds us that no matter the weather—or the political climate—we are louder together.

The Trump Admin is threatening to freeze funds used for childcare, shelter and cash assistance. NYC expects $2.5B in this years budget from the very programs they’re threatening. @newyorkstateag.bsky.social is taking it to court, because losing any part of this would put New Yorkers in jeopardy.

Currently, New York is one of only seven states that doesn't offer a civil order of protection for every stalking survivor. This means neighbors, coworkers, or strangers can often harass others without an immediate path to civil safety.

NEW: “Tens of thousands of domestic violence survivors and their children would be forced to make impossible choices.” Our network of domestic violence shelters depends on federal TANF funding: without it, many shelters across New York state face the risk of closure. Read more from @nytimes.com ⬇️

In New York state, TANF is a primary funding source for emergency domestic violence shelters. Here's our full statement on how this specifically impacts survivors in New York: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

Trump’s decision to cut off all TANF money to New York will close domestic violence shelters

The federal TANF freeze is a direct threat to NYC’s domestic violence shelters as well. Without this funding, life-saving doors will close for survivors and children. We need our city and state leadership to stand with us and demand a reversal.

Congratulations to Julie Menin on being elected City Council Speaker! We look forward to partnering with you and your team to build a city where safety is a human right for everyone.

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Trafficking can happen to anyone, in any community, but it often thrives where people are most isolated.

Today is your last chance to triple your impact when you make a gift to Safe Horizon. Hundreds of thousands of survivors have turned to Safe Horizon for safety and shelter this year. Help us ensure our programs remain a steady resource for the community in 2026.

Starting today through December 31, your support goes three times as far! Triple your impact ⬇️

We are thrilled to share that all year-end donations will be tripled up to $15,000. Whether you give $5 or $50, your gift will be matched 3X to help us provide essential services and support to survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation.

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...