A Survivor's Triumph over Child Abuse
Our Board member José Raúl Pérez and our longtime volunteer Roseann Carrara share a powerful bond: both are survivors of childhood abuse, and both now dedicate their time to working on behalf of victims. Read the conversation between José and Roseann >>
Nationwide Launch On September 25, Safe Horizon and Proud National Sponsor Capital One officially launched Hope Shining, our breakthrough initiative to increase awareness and support services for child victims of violence and abuse. Additional events followed in New Orleans, Houston, and Los Angeles. Read more about Hope Shining and the launch event. Raising Awareness Hope Shining’s public awareness campaign is now appearing in print, on billboards, on elevator video screens, and an array of other outdoor spaces. Learn more about the Hope Shining public awareness campaign. Research and Reporting More than half of us find it extremely difficult to identify child abuse, and 1 in 4 has suspected abuse but didn't know what to do. View key findings from the Bystanders and Child Abuse survey. An Alliance of Partners The Hope Shining Alliance Network is a group of organizations across the country that share our belief that every child is entitled to a life free from violence and full of possibilities. Learn more about the Alliance.
A Conversation with Congressman Robert E. “Bud” Cramer Congressman Cramer created the first child advocacy center in the nation in 1985. In this interview, he discusses what the system was like before CACs and the hurdles in changing it for the better. Read more about Congressman Cramer >>
SafeWork 2010 Signs New Members Allstate and the Allstate Foundation have helped move SafeWork 2010 closer to its goal, leading the way by example and by funding the creation of the CEO Action Kit to get CEOs to pay attention to domestic violence in the workplace. Read More About Allstate and SafeWork 2010 >>