Sanctuary For Families

"The past four years have sunk many of us. And not all of us have emerged unscathed," writes Tanya Selvaratnam, drawing parallels between the Trump presidency and abusive relationships. Sanctuary MFJC Legal Director Jennifer Friedman is quoted.

SFF Attorneys Jessica Morak and Caroline Grosshans explain which Trump-era Title IX rule changes are here to stay and how sexual assault survivors can find resources on campus.

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.