A group of community organizations banded together to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign the SAFE Shelter Act into law.
A group of community organizations banded together to call on Gov. Kathy Hochul to sign a bill meant to aid victims of domestic violence and their families.
On Dec. 18, members of the community organizations Safe Horizon, Urban Resource Institute, and Volunteers of America-Greater New York gathered at City Hall, calling for the passage of the. Sponsored by Senator Andrew Gounardes, the bill would authorize certain shelters for domestic violence victims to be reimbursed for any payment differential for housing a single individual in a room intended for double occupancy in the event that a single room isn’t available.
“Single adult trafficking survivors, any survivor who does not have children with her, face enormous difficulty trying to get into a domestic violence shelter,” said Liz Roberts, CEO of Safe Horizon. “The concept could not be simpler and more sensible. Allow domestic violence shelter providers like Safe Horizon and the others here today to downsize a road that’s meant for one adult and one child to instead accommodate a single adult whose life is in danger.
“Signing the bill will save lives, offering survivors the shelter and stability they desperately need. Failing to act will leave countless individuals in danger for another year. Is that acceptable? Governor Hochul, the time is now. Survivors cannot wait. Let’s take this step to ensure safety and equity for all,” said New York City Council Member Rita Joseph.
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