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SAFE Fellowships

In 2008 the Alliance launched the SAFE Fellowship program. The Alliance would like to congratulate the 18 outstanding and dedicated medical professionals from four NYC boroughs that recognize the health care system as a major gateway for treating victims of sexual violence with a multidisciplinary, community-based approach. [Read more.]
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Definition of Sexual Violence

The NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault defines sexual violence as: Any completed or attempted sexual act against a person’s will or against a person unable to give consent.

Sexual violence encompasses a continuum of acts, ranging from unwanted sexual comments or advances to completed rape. Anyone can experience sexual violence. While the majority of acts are perpetrated by someone known to the victim, anyone can perpetrate sexual violence--a stranger, a person in a position of power or trust, an acquaintance, a relative, a friend, or an intimate partner.  

Vision

The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault’s vision is a city free from sexual violence. 


Mission

The mission of the New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is to build the capacity of communities, organizations, and institutions to advance the right to live free from sexual violence and reduce the harm it causes individuals, families, and society.


What We Do

• Inform the community about available resources for services, education and training
• Document the problem of sexual assault/abuse in the city
• Analyze city system policy and its effect on survivors
• Improve systems through advocacy
• Educate the public
• Disseminate information
• Serve as a clearinghouse
• Represent the needs of NYC sexual assault/abuse survivors
• Link with other organizations to advance our agenda
• Initiate and support research on relevant issues

How to Get Involved

There are many opportunities to be involved. You can:
• Attend quarterly meetings
• Join the Policy, Education or Fundraising committees
• Join the Hospital Program or Training and Education Network
• Apply to be on the Board of Directors
• Volunteer
• Contribute financial or other resources
• Participate in action alerts, advocacy and/or legislative awareness activities
• Receive quarterly newsletters


Funders

The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is supported by The New York State Department of Health Division of Criminal Justice Services, The New York City Council, Charity Begins at Home, State Senator Thomas Duane, and the New York Foundation.

Policy

Alliance policy positions are located in the Programs section.
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