
Vice President, Government Affairs @safehorizon All views are my own.
New York, NY
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
The SAFE Shelter Act ensures trafficking survivors can have a safe place to escape to and heal.
@GovKathyHochul , sign the SAFE Shelter Act today so trafficking survivors, who often seek shelter without children, can find safety. #SAFEShelterNY
Does @GovKathyHochul support the domestic violence survivor support system?
A bill waiting on her desk ensures shelters are reimbursed for beds provided to single, adult survivors of domestic violence.
We highlighted this issue with @NYSCADV.
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
Does @GovKathyHochul support the domestic violence survivor support system?
A bill waiting on her desk ensures shelters are reimbursed for beds provided to single, adult survivors of domestic violence.
We highlighted this issue with @NYSCADV.
capitolpressroom.org/2024/07…
Grateful to @AM_AndrewHevesi @agounardes for their bold leadership in passing the SAFE Shelter Act & for their commitment to helping all survivors access domestic violence shelters. It's time for @KathyHochul to sign this bill into law & help more survivors find safety.
“The legislation would provide the funding flexibility that shelter providers desperately need to house significantly more single adult survivors of trafficking and domestic and gender-based violence."
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
Budget cuts mean fewer advocates for crime victims. Over 40 precincts experienced changes in service due to the lack of funding. Thank you @LincolnRestler for drawing attention to this. We ask the City Council to join us in calling for the Mayor to restore the cut. #NYCNeedsCVAP
I joined @NBCAFV candlelight vigil for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. There were 1K DV 911 calls in @NYPD90Pct last year. We must stop this violence.
Mayor cut $3M from @SafeHorizon's crime victim advocate program. 25% of precincts no longer have this critical resource.
Michael Polenberg retweeted
Great news for NYC! Next step is using the funds from this economic boost to restore funding to public safety programs like CVAP and more! #NYCNeedsCVAP
Michael Polenberg retweeted
Replying to @winnyc_org @NYCDHS
Today, we joined @newdestinyorg and @SafeHorizon to testify at the General Welfare/Gender & Equity Committees Joint Hearing on services for DV survivors in shelters. Together, we’re advocating for the support these families urgently need.
What a night at Citifield! Grateful beyond words to @GabbiSanReq for the ticket to the best game ever. Let’s Go Mets!! NLCS bound!
Michael Polenberg retweeted
Tonight, Missouri lynched another innocent Black man.
Governor Parson had the responsibility to save this innocent life, and he didn’t. The NAACP was founded in 1909 in response to the barbaric lynching of Black people in America — we were founded exactly because of people like Governor Parson who perpetuate violence against innocent Black people.
We will hold Governor Parson accountable. When DNA evidence proves innocence, capital punishment is not justice—it is murder.
#MarcellusWilliams
Grateful to @voteshekar for visiting the @SafeHorizon Queens Child Advocacy Center today and learning more about our response to child victims of sexual & severe physical abuse. We couldn’t do this important work w/o the ongoing support of @NYCCouncil.
The immense power of survivors and the importance of the #AdultSurvivorsAct. This is why we fought so hard. Wishing peace & healing to all of the survivors impacted in these cases. @SafeHorizon @PasstheASA @LindaBRosenthal @bradhoylman
With the incomparable Lisa O’Connor, Deputy CEO of @SafeHorizon at the 30th anniversary of #VAWA in DC
Michael Polenberg retweeted
We will never forget.
Take a moment today and think about all you are thankful for in life that can sometimes be taken for granted. Hug and kiss the ones you love. And remember those 2,977 individuals whose lives were tragically cut short on September 11, 2001.
#NeverForget
As a lifelong fan of The Simpsons, this is just pure gold. Well done, @FearghasKelly! #debate20204
Michael Polenberg retweeted
URGENT: The Victims of Crime Act (#VOCA) has been cut 40% endangering millions of victims and survivors of violence. Tell Congress to pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act. #PassCVFSA tinyurl.com/yjvhzrdw

ALT Against a purple background is a white icon of the United States Capitol and white text reading: “Urgent call to action. Tell Congress to Pass the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act!”

ALT Against a purple background, white text reads: “What is the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA)? VOCA created the Crime Victims Fund (CVF), which is the primary source of federal grant funding for services for survivors of domestic violence, child sexual abuse, sexual assault, stalking, trafficking, and other crimes.”
Michael Polenberg retweeted
The developments in this report are deeply troubling. The City has a responsibility to keep everyone safe from sexual violence—those in its custody as well as in its workforce. Inaction is never an acceptable response.
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