Safe Horizon

Domestic violence and hotline programs - Safe Horizon operates three 24-hour hotlines - the new york city domestic violence hotline, the crime victims hotline, and the rape and sexual assault hotline. For victims of violence and their families, a phone call to one of our hotlines serves as a gateway to a range of services, such as safety planning and emergency shelter linking for victims of domestic violence. Safe Horizon is new york city's largest domestic violence shelter provider, with 710 beds available throughout the five boroughs. Safe Horizon operates both emergency shelters for crisis situations and transitional shelters where women or men and their dependent children are transferred in order to continue services and plan for a future free from violence and abuse. (see schedule o for continuation) the shelters offer safety and comprehensive services such as: case management, child care and support groups, housing assistance, practical assistance (such as food, clothing and metro-cards), and referrals to critical services (such as medical, mental health, schools, and job centers).

Child, adolescent, and mental health treatment programs - Safe Horizon has developed comprehensive programs for children and adolescents who have experienced crime, abuse and/or trauma, including specific programs for children who have been sexually or severely physically abused. Safe Horizon is the pioneer of the urban child advocacy center model that co-locates a multi-disciplinary team of experts including professionals from the nypd, district attorney's office, administration for children's services, medical providers and Safe Horizon. The child advocacy centers provide coordinated services that expedite the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases while ensuring victims and impacted family members receive an immediate and effective array of support. (see schedule o for continuation)streetwork reaches youth through a harm-reduction model drop-in center and emergency shelter program for homeless youth. Serving clients from age 16 to 24, streetwork provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, emergency and transitional housing, assistance obtaining medicaid and other benefits, hot meals, showers, clothing, hiv prevention counseling, and parenting groups, in a Safe, non-judgmental setting. Streetwork also refers clients for legal, medical and psychiatric services.

Community and criminal justice programs - Safe Horizon offers services to victims of crime and abuse, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and families of homicide victims. Staff located at community programs, precincts and court programs, including the family justice centers, provides services that include crisis intervention, support, assistance with understanding and navigating the criminal justice system, housing and public systems, and individual and group education about victimization and coping skills. Case management services include advocacy; court accompaniment; practical assistance including food, clothing, and assistance with accessing shelter; and support services through safety assessment and risk management planning and supportive counseling. (see schedule o for continuation)staff provides information and linkages to public entitlement programs and community-based organizations.