Sanctuary For Families

A new bill that would decriminalize sex work in New York — while still holding pimps and buyers accountable — is set to be introduced in the state Senate this week. SFF Attorney Alexi Meyers & Survivor Leader Cristian Eduardo are quoted.

The Congresswoman Cori Bush and the musician FKA twigs describe how manipulative, isolating conduct known as “coercive control” helped trap them in abusive relationships. Lawmakers are starting to listen. SFF Judy H. Kluger is quoted.

In this radio interview, SFF Judy Kluger discusses her WaPo letter to the editor “Supporting Black lives doesn’t mean being anti-police.”

NY Attorney General Letitia James issued the warning this Wednesday, calling cyber sexual abuse "a vicious form of humiliation and control." SFF Judy H. Kluger is quoted.

The body of Vanessa Pierre, 29, was found on the side of a Queens highway. SFF Executive Director Judy H. Kluger is quoted.

Sanctuary ED Judy Kluger writes a letter to the editor in solidarity with Embrace, a Wisconsin-based anti-violence organization facing backlash over their support of #BlackLivesMatter.

Co-Chair of the Women’s Caucus Councilwoman Vanessa Gibson allocated $223,000 on Oct. 14 for organizations that help victims of domestic violence, including Sanctuary for Families. SFF Deputy Clinical Director Jelaine Altino is quoted.

The coronavirus pandemic forced countless victims of domestic violence into the same dilemma – trapped in an abusive situation without the usual avenues of relief. SFF Luba Reife is quoted.

The combination of the COVID-19 crisis, the economic downturn, and stay-at-home orders has meant that “we are in the midst of a triple tsunami” says SFF Legal Director Dorchen Leidholdt.