September 18, 2024
“As we have seen in numerous high-profile cases in recent years, for far too long, men in positions of power and wealth have felt they were ‘above the law’. We stand with Cassie Ventura and the other survivors who are courageously speaking out about violence and exploitation they have suffered. And we fiercely support the right of all survivors to be heard, to be believed, and to seek justice. At Safe Horizon, we worked tirelessly to pass the Adult Survivors Act and the Child Victims Act so that survivors would have more pathways to justice, recognizing that trauma takes time, and that speaking out against a powerful abuser is always an uphill battle. We will continue to fight for legislation and systems reform that pave the way to meaningful accountability. And we will continue to be here for survivors at every stage of their journey,” said Liz Roberts, CEO.
About Safe Horizon
Established in 1978, Safe Horizon is the largest non-profit victim services agency in the United States. It touches the lives of more than 250,000 children, adults, and families affected by crime and abuse throughout New York City each year. Safe Horizon envisions a society free of family and community violence, leading the way by empowering victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking to move from crisis to confidence. Safe Horizon’s mission is to provide support, prevent violence and promote justice for victims of crime and abuse, their families, and communities.