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Michael Polenberg retweeted
17 Dec 2024
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
17 Dec 2024
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…
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
17 Dec 2024
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…
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19 Nov 2024
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.
19 Nov 2024
“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
28 Oct 2024
“When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time” - Maya Angelou.
“There’s a lot going on. I don’t know if you know this but there’s literally a floating island of garbage in the middle of the ocean right now. I think it’s called Puerto Rico”
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
25 Oct 2024
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
24 Oct 2024
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.
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
18 Oct 2024
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
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
9 Oct 2024
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.
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10 Oct 2024
What a night at Citifield! Grateful beyond words to @GabbiSanReq for the ticket to the best game ever. Let’s Go Mets!! NLCS bound!
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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.
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18 Sep 2024
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.
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18 Sep 2024
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
18 Sep 2024
NEW: Today, while announcing the indictment of Sean “Diddy” Combs, SDNY U.S. Attorney Damian Williams thanked the victims and witnesses who have stepped forward so far. But there is one whose story looms largest in the indictment: Cassie Ventura, his ex-partner. 1/
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13 Sep 2024
With the incomparable Lisa O’Connor, Deputy CEO of @SafeHorizon at the 30th anniversary of #VAWA in DC
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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
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11 Sep 2024
As a lifelong fan of The Simpsons, this is just pure gold. Well done, @FearghasKelly! #debate20204
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
11 Sep 2024
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
10 Sep 2024
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.”
ALT Against a purple background, white text reads: “Why is VOCA’s funding in danger? Deposits into the Crime Victims Fund (CVF) fluctuate annually. Now, the CVF balance is at a historic low. A low CVF balance causes devastating cuts to VOCA grants and endangers programs and survivors.”
ALT Against a purple background, white text reads: “What is the Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act? The bipartisan Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act of 2024 will stabilize the balance of the Crime Victims Fund and prevent further cuts to VOCA grants. It will support programs and save lives.”
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Michael Polenberg retweeted
5 Sep 2024
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.
bit.ly/4e7lJ2s
ALT photo of rikers island. torn piece of paper showing the gothamist headline "Women accused these jail guards of sexual assault. The men still work at Rikers."
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4 Sep 2024
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3 Sep 2024
I am deeply disturbed by the recent reporting of sexual assault allegations from women in custody at Rikers Island detailing that five Correction Officers named are still on active duty & have not received disciplinary action.
Read my full statement below.
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