Statement of Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts

NEW YORK — The election of Donald Trump, a politician with a well-documented history of demeaning and predatory behavior towards women, is a blow to survivors of violence, abuse and exploitation. Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts issued the following statement:

“At least a third of people in the U.S. identify as survivors of violence, abuse, or exploitation. The election of a candidate who routinely uses misogynistic language towards women and was found liable for sexual assault by a jury sends a chilling message to survivors.

“The election of a President who has repeatedly spread racist, anti-immigrant and transphobic stereotypes will further isolate and stigmatize Black, brown, immigrant and LGBTQI+ survivors, who already face the most formidable barriers to safety and healing.

“Now, more than ever, it is crucial that we listen to survivors, believe them, and stand with them. We need to invest in lasting cultural change to make gender-based violence unacceptable. We need to fight for equity and respect for all. The voices of survivors must not be drowned out; they must be amplified. We must advocate for policies that prioritize their safety and dignity, and challenge any attempts to take away their rights.

“Safe Horizon will continue to provide comprehensive support services for survivors while advocating for policies that allow all survivors to find safety, justice, and healing in ways that are right for them.

“Together, our fight continues to ensure that survivors are heard, believed, and can reclaim their stories.”