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New York is rethinking how it handles sex crime cases; advocates say its working
New York City has seen a rise in reported rapes and sex crimes, which NYPD officials and advocates attribute to increased reporting and improved victim support. The NYPD and organizations like Safe Horizon are collaborating on a victim-centered approach, including a new Gender-Based Violence Policy & Planning Unit, to address sexual violence and connect survivors with services.
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