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Know Your Rights When Calling 911

While Sakhi is working towards creating other ways for survivors to access support in a time of crisis, the reality Read more…

Mental Health Resources

2022 Mental Health Resource Guide Self-Care Workbook

What is Gender-based Violence?

Understanding Gender-based Violence (GBV) GBV can manifest as physical, financial, psychological, or sexual harm and affects folks of all genders. Read more…

Trauma-Informed Care

Understanding Trauma and Trauma-informed Care What is Trauma? The American Psychiatric Association defines trauma as “a deeply distressing or disturbing Read more…

Combatting Forced Marriage

Forced marriage refers to a marriage in which at least one person did not consent to the union. Tactics such as Read more…

Resources for LGBTQIA+ Folks Experiencing Violence

Folks of all gender and sexual identities can experience interpersonal and community violence. At Sakhi, we recognize that for LGBTQIA+ Read more…

Addressing Elder Abuse

Anyone can be a survivor of violence — no matter one’s age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, or cultural background. Each Read more…

Am I Experiencing Abuse?

Am I Being Abused? A Checklist – Provided by the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

Internet Safety in 2022

Protect yourself online. Keeping yourself safe online is a part of Safety Planning.  While having access to the internet can Read more…

Shelters in New York City

You have the right to shelter. If you or someone you know is looking for a safe place to stay Read more…