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FACTSHEET:
Victim Services in Hospitals

Hospitals spend millions of dollars each year treating victims of crime — including victims of physical abuse, assault, homicide, rape, aggravated assault and domestic violence. At an average county hospital, treatment of gunshot wounds can exceed 100 million dollars annually. Hospitals are essential settings for providing victim assistance and services. Over seventy percent (70%) of reported victims of aggravated assault, robbery, and forcible rape seek medical treatment in hospital emergency departments.

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Resource Guide: Safe Horizon : Rape and Sexual Assault Program

Address:

189 Montague Street, 6th floor
Brooklyn, NY 11201
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Contact: Josie Torielli , Supervising Social Worker
Phone: (718) 834-6688, extension 21
Fax: (718) 624-2580
E-Mail: josephine.torielli@safehorizon.org 		Languages: Spanish
Website: Go
Hours: Mon-Wed 9-7, Thurs-Fri 9-5, by appt / walk-in
Handicapped Accessible

Jobs, and Volunteer Opportunities:

Events and Announcements:

Hotlines:

DV - 800- 621-HOPE (4673)
RSA - 212- 227-3000
CV - 866- 689-HELP (4357)

Populations served:

Brooklyn survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence including:
  • all ages 12+
  • non-offending parents
  • significant others
  • undocumented immigrants

Fees for services:

None

Medical Services:

None

Advocacy:

  • Criminal justice advocacy
  • Housing

Counseling:

  • Short-term individual
  • Short-term group counseling as scheduled
  • Telephone counseling
  • Referral to Safe Horizon Counseling Center or another provider

Other Services:

  • Information and referral services
  • Crime Victims Board compensation assistance

Educational / Training Services

  • Community education
  • Professional trainings

Volunteer Opportunities:

  • General office opportunities

Special Considerations

  • We respect client confidentiality

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