BREAKING: Governor Hochul signed the Fair Access to Victim Compensation Act into law, removing barriers to life-changing resources for countless New Yorkers who have survived violence. After two years of organizing and advocacy, #FairAccess to healing is finally a reality for ALL

🧵 Fair access to victim compensation will now be a reality for generations to come. What will this transformative legislation do?

✅ Removes the police reporting requirement to receive funds ✅ Increase the amount of time a victim is required to file a claim ✅ Increase the amount of time to report a crime to proper authorities

2. This legislation removes critical barriers for survivors, especially those who are Black and brown, so that they can receive lifesaving resources during their unique healing journeys. Moving forward after harm is now a real possibility for ALL New Yorkers! #FairAccess

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The 5-point subway safety plan to increase law enforcement and ban those who have committed violent felonies from riding the subways is harmful and a direct attack against Black and Brown riders. We need to invest in real solutions to violence like affordable housing, mental

Our Executive Director, Danielle Sered, joined the Cellblocks to Mountaintops (Cellblocks to Mountaintops) podcast in their episode "Throw Away the Key" to talk about how we can replace punishment in our system with true healing, creating a reality that solves violence without relying on

Join us on April 22 for a transformative webinar during Crime Victim Awareness Week! Every survivor matters, and we're diving deep into creating safe spaces for sharing experiences and exploring services available. Hear from our experts on fostering a trauma-informed environment