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  • A Conversation with Tanya Selvaratnam

    Join us March 18th to hear Tanya discuss her new book, Assume Nothing: A Story about Intimate Violence.

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  • Together We Rise

    Save the date for our 2021 virtual benefit – May 26th, 2021

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  • It’s time for New York to stand with survivors

    The Sex Trade Survivors Justice & Equality Act will decriminalize people in prostitution and expand social services.

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  • Supporting survivors through COVID-19

    An update on how we’ve adapted our services to meet the urgent needs of survivors.

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  • In love there is no violence

    We empower survivors of gender violence to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a comprehensive range of services.

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Safety Planning During COVID-19

Develop a safety plan to reduce the risk of harm while quarantining with an abusive partner or violent family member.

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Secure an Order of Protection

Victims of abuse can still secure orders of protection despite COVID-19 court closings. Call our legal helpline anytime: (212) 349-6009 x8000

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Public Benefits for Noncitizens

Many noncitizen gender violence survivors are excluded from recent changes to the Public Charge Rule. In this time of economic uncertainty, it’s important to know the facts.

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

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Latest Blog Posts

  • 43 Survivors Graduate the Economic Empowerment Program

    Read the inspiring speeches delivered three Economic Empowerment Program graduates during the Winter 2021 virtual graduation.

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  • In “Cristina’s” words: My past does not define me

    “Cristina” shares how our Economic Empowerment Program is helping her move beyond her past and rebuild her life.

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  • In “Desirae’s” words: A reason to keep going

    “Desirae” shares why participating in our Economic Empowerment Program was the silver lining of 2020 for her.

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  • A Conversation with Tanya Selvaratnam

    Please join us for a conversation between Tanya Selvaratnam and Sanctuary’s Jennifer Friedman about Tanya’s journey and how it has paved the way for a next wave of #MeToo focused on intimate partner violence in committed relationships.

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  • 2021 Zero Tolerance Virtual Benefit

    The Zero Tolerance Benefit celebrates the many survivors who have boldly broken the silence around gender violence and the leadership of incredible individuals who are advocates for survivors.

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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 nearly 9,000 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 10,000 concerned community members annually.

ADVOCATING
FOR CHANGE

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

Sanctuary for Families is New York's
leading service provider and
advocate for survivors of domestic
violence, sex trafficking, and related
forms of gender violence.

PO Box 1406
Wall Street Station
New York, NY 10268

(212) 349–6009
info@sffny.org

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