Safe Horizon Inc

Community and criminal justice programs - safe horizon offers services to victims of crime and abuse, including victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and families of homicide victims. Staff located at community programs, precincts and court programs, including the family justice centers, provides services that include crisis intervention, support, assistance with understanding and navigating the criminal justice system, housing and public systems, and individual and group education about victimization and coping skills. Case management services include advocacy; court accompaniment; practical assistance including food, clothing, and assistance with accessing shelter; and support services through safety assessment and risk management planning and supportive counseling. Staff provides information and linkages to public entitlement programs and community-based organizations.

Child, adolescent, and mental health treatment programs - safe horizon has developed comprehensive programs for children and adolescents who have experienced crime, abuse and/or trauma, including specific programs for children who have been sexually or severely physically abused. Safe horizon is the pioneer of the urban child advocacy center model that co-locates a multi-disciplinary team of experts including professionals from the nypd, district attorney's office, administration for children's services, medical providers and safe horizon. The child advocacy centers provide coordinated services that expedite the investigation and prosecution of child abuse cases while ensuring victims and impacted family members receive an immediate and effective array of support. Streetwork reaches youth through a harm-reduction model drop-in center and emergency shelter program for homeless youth. Serving clients from age 16 to 24, streetwork provides individual and group counseling, case management, advocacy, emergency and transitional housing, assistance obtaining medicaid and other benefits, hot meals, showers, clothing, hiv prevention counseling, and parenting groups, in a safe, non-judgmental setting. Streetwork also refers clients for legal, medical and psychiatric services.