Council Members, Youth, Providers and Advocates Rally for Runaway and Homeless Youth Services New York City Council Youth Services Committee Chair Lewis Fidler joined youth, runaway and homeless youth providers and child advocates on the steps of City Hall to protest the proposed cuts to Runaway and Homeless Youth Services.
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Safe Horizon's Community Programs to Launch Citywide Helpline Safe Horizon, the largest victim service agency in the country, announced today a new citywide phone helpline that will make access to critical victim’s services easier at any of Safe Horizon’s Community Program sites, regardless of location. Potential clients and those wishing to refer clients can call the Safe Horizon Community Programs Helpline (855-234-1042) from 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. Callers will benefit from immediate answers to questions and be able to schedule additional services at any of four sites across the region if needed.
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NFL Player William Gay Honored At Safe Horizon's Annual Gala Awards Dinner, Marking Victims' Service Organization's 35th Anniversary May 6, 2013 (New York, NY) – Safe Horizon, the largest victim service provider in New York City and the country, is hosting its 18th Annual Champion Awards Dinner to commemorate 35 years of the organization’s commitment to moving victims from crisis to confidence. The event will honor Pittsburgh Steelers Cornerback William Gay. Other honorees include corporate philanthropists Paul Germain, from Credit Suisse and Michael C. Slocum, from Capital One Bank, and featured speakers including Ariel Zwang, CEO of Safe Horizon, and Amy Granberg, a survivor of child sexual abuse.
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Safe Horizon Collaborates with Brooklyn District Attorney to Prevent Domestic Violence Homicides As part of the Department of Justice’s Domestic Violence Homicide Prevention Demonstration Initiative, announced in March, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s office has been granted $200,000 by the Office on Violence Against Women. The grant will be used in collaboration with Safe Horizon to provide case management and advocacy to clients identified as being at high risk of homicide. The first-ever initiative will grant awards to 12 cities and counties totaling $2.3 million.
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Domestic Violence: Raising Awareness and Changing Lives One in four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime. Learn how Safe Horizon raises awareness about the issue of domestic violence and how our programs help victims and survivors get the chance to change their lives.

Child Abuse: Helping Victims Heal Child abuse can leave children suffering devastating effects from trauma. Learn how a special treatment program has helped children and their families rebuild bonds and overcome abuse.

ACT NOW: Support Legislation that Helps Child Trafficking Victims Safe Horizon supports the Strengthening the Child Welfare Response to Human Trafficking Act, which will improve tracking and responding to the needs of child trafficking victims. Learn how you can help promote this important legislation.

Providing Second Chances for Homeless Youth Nearly 2 million young people will be homeless this year. Streetwork offers the refuge and critical services they need during crisis. Learn more about this lifesaving program.