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 7,200 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 nearly 6,000 concerned community members annually.

ADVOCATING
FOR CHANGE

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

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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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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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OUR SERVICES

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

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DONATE TODAY

You can make a difference for thousands of adults and children every year.

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GET INVOLVED

Join us to create a world where freedom from gender violence is a basic human right.

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Our Events

  • Planned Giving Webinar

    A ground-breaking forum of global gender violence experts discusses the catastrophic impact of natural disasters and pandemics on already marginalized women and girls and explores innovative strategies to mitigate these risks and provide victims with the resources they need for safety, healing, and empowerment.

  • TD Five Boro Bike Tour

    Ride for an end to domestic violence.

  • 2024 Zero Tolerance

    Join us as we celebrate survivors and raise critical funds to support Sanctuary’s mission.

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