NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault

NYC Alliance Against Sexual Assault The Alliance leads New York City's mission to end sexual violence through education, prevention programming, research, and policy advocacy.

The New York City Alliance Against Sexual Assault is a leading voice for preventing sexual violence and supporting survivors. We are an advocacy organization for r**e crisis centers and survivors citywide, fighting to make our communities safer. Our cutting-edge programs in prevention, training, and establishing standards to assist survivors are models to end sexual violence.

This morning, The Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Miles, and Deputy Executive Director, Clarissa Espinoza, presente...
04/09/2026

This morning, The Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Miles, and Deputy Executive Director, Clarissa Espinoza, presented at the 2026 End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) Conference.
 
Their presentation, “Empowering Equity: Mapping Sexual Violence Response Systems to Transform Survivor Care,” highlighted The Alliance’s research on New York City’s sexual violence response.
 
Emily and Clarissa shared some of the critical gaps we identified in our system mapping, including:
 
• Sexual Assault Forensic Exam access
• Advocate availability and
• Culturally responsive services
 
We also shared a replicable framework, so that communities across the country can map their own systems, identify gaps, and drive policy change.
 
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning and to for hosting us! To learn more about our mapping findings, visit our website here: svfreenyc.org/mapping-sexual-violence-nyc/

This morning, The Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Miles, and Deputy Executive Director, Clarissa Espinoza, presente...
04/09/2026

This morning, The Alliance’s Executive Director, Emily Miles, and Deputy Executive Director, Clarissa Espinoza, presented at the 2026 End Violence Against Women International (EVAWI) Conference.

Their presentation, “Empowering Equity: Mapping Sexual Violence Response Systems to Transform Survivor Care,” highlighted The Alliance’s research on New York City’s sexual violence response.

Emily and Clarissa shared some of the critical gaps we identified in our system mapping, including:

• Sexual Assault Forensic Exam access
• Advocate availability and
• Culturally responsive services

We also shared a replicable framework, so that communities across the country can map their own systems, identify gaps, and drive policy change.

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning and to for hosting us! To learn more about our mapping findings, visit our website: svfreenyc.org/mapping-sexual-violence-nyc/

02/03/2026

Statement from OPDV ED Kelli Nicholas Owens regarding the release of victim names and photos in the Epstein Files:

From all of us at The Alliance, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of the advocates, providers, clinicians, preve...
12/24/2025

From all of us at The Alliance, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of the advocates, providers, clinicians, preventionists, researchers, policymakers,
public servants, donors, funders, and survivors that worked so tirelessly to address sexual violence this year. A safer future, one where sexual violence has no place, would not be possible without you. Thank you for your dedication to making New York safer for all survivors.

The Alliance will be closed from Thursday, December 25th and will re-open Monday, January 5th. During this time, our staff will be taking a well-deserved rest. We look forward to continuing our collective work to address sexual violence in 2026! In the meantime, we hope you can also rest and recharge ahead of a new year.

If you or someone you love needs support, there is help available. For immediate assistance, you can contact Safe Horizon’s 24-hour hotline at 1-800-621-4673 or access their chatline at safehorizon.org/safechat. You can also refer to The Alliance’s Sexual Violence Survivor Resource Guide, available in English and Spanish, to find the best option for you: svfreenyc.org/resource-guide.

It was an honor to join La Strada and partners in Moldova for a five-day national workshop dedicated to strengthening Mo...
11/26/2025

It was an honor to join La Strada and partners in Moldova for a five-day national workshop dedicated to strengthening Moldova's multidisciplinary response to sexual violence.

Throughout the week, we delivered training to 28 professionals from the social, medical, legal, and law-enforcement sectors in what was a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge. It was a privilege to lead these trainings, collaborate, and share ideas, knowing that the learnings from these trainings will strengthen service delivery not just in Moldova, but also here in New York City.

While we are half a world apart, being in the same room with these dedicated professionals in Moldova made clear how deeply connected our missions are. The commitment to understanding trauma, improving coordination across systems, supporting survivors with sensitivity, and building community around a common goal transcends borders; our shared mission - to end sexual violence - is universal.

Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide care to survivors at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. To all of t...
11/05/2025

Sexual Assault Forensic Nurses provide care to survivors at one of the most vulnerable times in their lives. To all of the Sexual Assault Forensic Examiners and nurses in our community: thank you for your vital work and for being a source of healing, dignity, and hope.

10/30/2025

Survivor Mary Soto is fighting for a vote on Intro 1297 to give survivors a fair pathway to justice. Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297!

Call Speaker Adams’ Office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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10/29/2025

Thank you to Public Advocate Jumaane Williams who is fighting for a vote on Intro 1297 to give survivors a fair pathway to justice. Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297!

Call Speaker Adams’ Office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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10/28/2025

Thank you to Council Member Carmen De La Rosa who is fighting for a vote on Intro 1297 to give survivors a fair pathway to justice. Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297!

Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297.

Call Speaker Adams’ Office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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10/27/2025

Thank you to Majority Leader Amanda Farías for fighting to bring Intro 1297 to a vote — giving survivors a fair pathway to justice.

Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297.

Call Speaker Adams’ Office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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10/24/2025

Thank you to Council Member Farah Lewis who is fighting for a vote on Intro 1297 to give survivors a fair pathway to justice. Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297.

Call Speaker Adams' office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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10/23/2025

Thank you to Council Member Brooks-Powers who is fighting for a vote on Intro 1297 to give survivors a fair pathway to justice. Speaker Adams must act now and allow a vote on Intro 1297.

📞 Call Speaker Adams’ office: 212-482-6731
Demand a vote on Intro 1297 now.

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