A Portrait of Anne: Shedding Light on the Life of a Domestic Violence Survivor in the 1930s

March is National Women’s History Month. Part of that history is shared in stories of resilience that are passed down through families. This story is about a portrait of Anne.…

Legal Resources for Survivors of Sexual Assault

Survivors of sexual violence can feel an overwhelming mix of emotions following their experience. Beyond physical, mental, and emotional needs and considerations, you also might want to know what legal…

Mayor Mamdani’s budget may cut program helping homeless youth

Advocates for homeless youth weigh in on the city’s proposed budget deal: “When homeless youth and young adults don’t have pathways out of homelessness, they become chronically homeless, and it’s…

Hate Crime FAQs and Resources

What is a Hate Crime? Victims of hate crimes are targeted individuals, groups of individuals, or property because of a perception or belief about race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion,…

Roundtable on the Intersection of Gun Violence and Domestic Violence

As part of Safe Horizon’s advocacy for survivor-informed legislation, we hosted two roundtable discussions in partnership with New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, Commissioner Cecile Noel of the Mayor’s Office…

How to Start a Conversation About Domestic Violence

A strong mother-daughter bond can directly impact a daughter’s safety if she is experiencing abuse. The relationship can create a safe space for a daughter to process what is happening,…

Bystander Intervention Tips for Mothers with Daughters Experiencing Domestic Violence

If you think your daughter might be involved in an abusive relationship, here’s how you can help without escalating the situation: Recognize the Signs of Domestic Violence Signs of domestic…

WINGS Partners with Luv City for Teen Dating Violence Awareness

WINGS Partners with Luv City WINGS Program Inc., the largest provider of domestic violence services in Illinois, partnered with the talented students of Luv City to create a series of…

Liz Roberts, CEO, Safe Horizon Responds to Latest Release of Jeffrey Epstein Files

“On Friday, the Department of Justice released three million pages from their files on Jeffrey Epstein, which included the unredacted names and personally identifying information of multiple survivors. Many of these women had not yet come forward and now face the agonizing ordeal of having their experiences brought…

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

Click here for an Informational Flyer   February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. Read about the factors that make teens more susceptible to abuse, warning signs, and ways to…