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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

To Jane Doe: we stand with you. What you described enduring is horrific and the fact that you had to fight to be heard is infuriating. Accountability shouldn’t be this hard. (🧵 - 1/5)

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

No survivor should have to relive their most difficult moments to be heard, yet so many showed incredible bravery. We're grateful to @manhattanda.bsky.social for pursuing justice and the survivors who stood through such a challenging process to bring accountability to light. We stand with you ❤️

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Strong communities are built on strong partnerships! Thank you @cmcrystalhudson.bsky.social for spending time with our team at our Brooklyn program site and championing essential services for our neighbors.

City Council Member Crystal Hudson and CEO Liz Roberts walk and talk down an office hallway during a site visit, smiling as colleagues look on nearby.

City Council Member Crystal Hudson, CEO Liz Roberts, and staff members stand in a circle inside an open office space, engaging in a conversation while touring the facility.

City Council Member Crystal Hudson and CEO Liz Roberts sit side-by-side on a blue armchair, smiling together beneath a wall displaying the organization's mission and vision statements.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The Manhattan DA's Office took down 12 illegal sites that used AI to create and sell non-consensual sexual images. But the harm to the 1,200 people targeted—the vast majority of whom are women—doesn't disappear overnight.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Last Friday, current and former staff gathered to honor our role in NYC’s recovery following 9/11. We were grateful to have Deputy Mayor Renita Francois join us to reflect on the legacy of our staff and the essential role victim services play in supporting our city.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

When funding for shelters and crisis hotlines becomes political, survivors pay the price. Proposed federal grant rules could let political appointees cut funding for community programs at any time. Read CEO Liz Roberts' latest piece in @commondreams.org www.commondreams.org/opinion/trum...

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How New Federal Grant-Making Rules Will Endanger Survivors | Common Dreams

A proposed Office of Management and Budget rule change giving a small group of presidential appointees final approval over $1 trillion in grant money would be devastating for nonprofits and the vulner...

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

“The most reliable predictor of whether a country is violent within itself—or will use military violence against another country—is not poverty, natural resources, religion, or even degree of democracy: it's violence against females. It normalizes all other violence.” —Gloria Steinem

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Outdated funding rules turn single adult DV survivors away from life-saving shelters. The SAFE Shelter Act fixes this so more survivors get the immediate support they need. If you're in NY, request a free postcard pack to tell Gov. Hochul to sign it into law: www.safehorizon.org/safe-shelter...

Bold text over a light background repeating "I'm sorry. You'll have to try again later." reads: "GOV. HOCHUL: SIGN SAFE SHELTER NOW, DON'T TRY AGAIN LATER."

Text over a background repeating "I'm sorry. You'll have to try again later" shows a postcard addressed to Governor Kathy Hochul urging her to sign SAFE Shelter into law. Bold text reads: "SEND A POSTCARD TO THE GOVERNOR."

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

"We advocated for the expansion of the CityFHEPS program so that Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) could finally have a chance at stability and safety." Read the full statement from Sebastien Vante, Associate Vice President of Safe Horizon’s Streetwork Project: www.safehorizon.org/statements-a...

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Safe Horizon Responds to City Housing Assistance Program

We advocated for the expansion of the CityFHEPS program so that Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY) could finally have a chance at stability and safety. But August 25, 2026 Greg Thomas Safe Horizon

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

"It's this wide-open free-for-all and they keep spreading the money around more and more thinly." —Safe Horizon CEO Liz Roberts on state grant cuts threatening victim services for survivors across NY. Read the full story from @gothamist.com:

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Friendly reminder: Appeasement is often a survival tactic. Survivors have to placate, co-parent, and maintain routine to stay safe every single day.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Immigrant survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation deserve a court system that offers consistency and a fair chance to seek safety. Right now, U.S. immigration courts sit within the executive branch—meaning policies and procedures can change based on shifting political priorities.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

Sebastien Vante, Associate VP of our Streetwork Project, wrote an honest piece for The Root about his own journey with anxiety, the pressure Black men often face to stay silent, and why it’s time to stop treating pain like a secret. Give it a read today: www.theroot.com/a-letter-to-...

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A Letter to Black Men With Anxiety: You Are Seen – The Root

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Petra B. Schmidt to our Board of Directors! We're incredibly grateful to have her leadership experience on our Board as we work together to advocate for systemic change and support the 250,000 New Yorkers who seek safety through our services every year.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Just months into his administration, @mayor.nyc.gov Zohran Mamdani is going back on his campaign promise to expand CityFHEPS housing vouchers to youth shelters. The young people we serve deserve kept promises and a city leadership that looks out for them. citylimits.org/opinion-home...

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Opinion: Homeless Youth Are Being Excluded, Yet Again. We Hoped for Better From Mayor Mamdani. - City Limits

"CityFHEPS vouchers would give youth a real pathway out of homelessness, rather than forcing them into the adult homeless shelter system."

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Civil rights organizations do so much unseen work. They make sure your vote counts, your kids are safe from hate and discrimination at school, and your community has an advocate when no one else shows up. Yet they're facing unprecedented, politically motivated attacks designed to silence them.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Beds are sitting empty in New York's domestic violence shelters, while survivors are being turned away. When a shelter provider places a single person in a room built for two, they face a financial penalty as a result of NY’s decades-old reimbursement system. The SAFE Shelter Act fixes this.

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talia jane @taliajane.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

trumpsonian.us/rr to reserve a time to view. Organizers have a downstairs area with tables and lounges for people to reflect and process. They sent over a list of resources for attendees & survivors, noting that it’s normal for the exhibit to provoke intense emotions.

We encourage Reading Room visitors to turn your experience here into action by supporting their work with your time, your money, and your voice.
me too. International
https://metoomvmt.org/
New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault
https://svfreenyc.org/
RAINN
https://rainn.org/
Safe Horizon NYC
https://www.safehorizon.org/
Sexual Violence Prevention Association https://s-v-p-a.org/
World Without Exploitation
https://www.worldwithoutexploitation.org/
It is normal to feel angry, overwhelmed, or fired up as you visit the Reading Room. Remember to take care of yourself:
Take a moment to breathe deeply, get a drink of water, or step away if you need to. If you need to speak with someone about your experience today, or if you or someone you love needs support, please reach out. You are not alone.
RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline
Call 800-656-HOPE (4673), text HOPE to 64673, or chat at hotline.rainn.org. Free, confidential, 24/7.
Safe Horizon NYC Hotline
Call 212-227-3000 or 800-621-4673 (HOPE). Free, confidential, 24/7.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Millennial Marketing Team: Your gift enables Safe Horizon to provide lifesaving services to survivors of violence, abuse, and exploitation across New York City. Gen Z Social Team: it’s giving. literally.

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Donate to Safe Horizon

Partner with us in the fight for safety and healing for survivors. Donate to Safe Horizon today.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Nearly 1 in 4 women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. We’ve seen that women experiencing DV want to turn to their mothers—but often don’t—because of stigma, intergenerational trauma, or perceived lack of emotional safety.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

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.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 18/03/2026

“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.

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Dolores Huerta Issues Statement on Cesar Chavez Sexual Abuse Allegations

The labor leader said Wednesday that she had felt constrained to keep secret her abuse by Cesar Chavez — and the two children that she bore as a result.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 09/03/2026

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

A group of nine Safe Horizon staff members posing together in a lobby. Most are wearing blue and yellow "JUST PAY" scarves. They are standing in front of a textured stone wall.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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...

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Mayor Mamdani's budget may cut program helping homeless youth

The mayor's proposed spending plan cuts money for housing specialists who connect homeless teens to housing and services.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 03/03/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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!

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

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.

Three women sitting at a table during a workshop; one woman in the foreground is focused on coloring a printed design.

A close-up of a person's hand placing a yellow sticky note on a large poster titled "What do you want to Resist?".

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 26/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 25/01/2026

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.

A Safe Horizon announcement titled "SNOW STORM UPDATE: SAFE HORIZON IS STILL HERE!" It notes that the 24-hour HOPE hotline (1-800-621-4673) and virtual services are operating as usual. It advises calling ahead for physical location hours and directs users to safehorizon.org/programs for more information.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

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.

A text-heavy image graphic titled "Trauma Reactions in Families Facing Separation." It lists common reactions in children (such as regression and anxiety) and common reactions in parents (such as guilt and post-traumatic stress).

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New York Attorney General Letitia James @newyorkstateag.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

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.

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Office of NYC Comptroller Mark Levine @nyccomptroller.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

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 ⬇️

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5 Democratic States Sue Trump Administration Over $10 Billion Funding Freeze

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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...

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Safe Horizon Responds to Federal Funding Freeze

The White House’s decision to freeze federal funding to New York and other states will leave survivors without access to safety and care.

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Bryce Covert @brycecovert.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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

Press statement from Safe Horizon, the nation’s largest agency serving domestic violence survivors, saying: “The White House’s decision to freeze critically important federal funding—including Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)—to New York and several other states will result in untold numbers of families, children, victims, and survivors being left without access to safety and care. In New York, TANF not only provides a crucial lifeline to victims and survivors on public assistance but is also the primary funding source for the network of emergency domestic violence shelters across the state. Without this funding, many, if not all, of these shelters will be forced to close their doors, leaving survivors and their families at heightened risk of continued violence and homelessness.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 07/01/2026

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

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

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 26/12/2025

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

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.

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

“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...

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16 Days of Activism against GBV: Advancing Best Practices in Domestic Abuse Support

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Safe Horizon @safehorizon.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

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...

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Opinion: City leaders must continue the work to protect and strengthen NYC’s nonprofits

For years, nonprofits have suffered from a complex municipal contracting and payment system that has made their work unnecessarily difficult.

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