FREEDOM FROM GENDER VIOLENCE STARTS HERE

Our services are free and available to all survivors living in New York City, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, age, and marital or immigration status

REBUILDING
LIVES

We serve more than 9,200 survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence every year.

EDUCATING OUR
COMMUNITY

We increase awareness by providing outreach, education, and training to more than 12,000 concerned community members annually.

ADVOCATING
FOR CHANGE

We advocate for policies and legislation that protect survivors and put an end to gender violence.

OUR SERVICES

We provide survivors a range of direct services to rebuild their lives in the aftermath of abuse.

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Your Rights Under Title IX

We stand with survivors of campus sexual assault. Our dedicated attorneys can help you navigate this challenging time.

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Secure an Order of Protection

Victims of domestic violence and other forms of abuse can secure orders of protection. Call our legal helpline anytime: (212) 349-6009 x8000

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Standing With LGBTQ+ Survivors

Intimate partner violence, like other forms of abuse­, does not discriminate based on sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. We’re here to help.

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Latest Blog Posts

  • What I Learned at the Second Forum on Domestic Violence & the 1980 Hague Convention

    As Senior Staff Attorney for Sanctuary’s NGI, I was honored to attend the Second Forum on Domestic Violence & the 1980 Hague Abduction Convention. It was an incredible opportunity to share expertise, best practices, and proposed solutions to challenges. However, it was evident that there is still a lot of work to be done to protect survivors.

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  • Planning with Purpose: Beneficiary Designations

    By naming Sanctuary for Families as a beneficiary, you ensure your legacy continues to support survivors of gender-based violence. You may choose to designate a specific amount, percentage, or the remainder of an account such as an IRA—helping sustain Sanctuary’s mission for generations.

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  • When Abuse Causes Brain Injury: Why Intro 29 Matters for Survivors

    When people think of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), their first thought might be football collisions or car crashes. But TBIs are also prevalent among survivors of domestic abuse or intimate partner violence, although most never receive a proper diagnosis or treatment.

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