The Retreat Proudly Welcomes Denise Shirley to the Board of Directors
Gala Supports Abuse Survivors
By Ashley Medici / Dan’s Papers The Retreat hosted its All Against Abuse Gala at the Southampton Arts Center to support services for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The annual benefit honored the late Gail Rothwell for her dedication to the organization and its mission. Proceeds support The Retreat’s free shelter, […]
Hamptons Nonprofit The Retreat Named Charity Partner of 2026 NYC Marathon
By Spark Editor | Sparkhamptons.com East End organization will field runners in the world’s largest marathon to raise funds for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. The Retreat, a Long Island nonprofit supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking, has been named an official charity partner of the New York City […]
The Retreat Joins the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon as an Official Charity Partner
We have exciting news to share: New York Road Runners (NYRR), the nonprofit that runs New York City, has officially named The Retreat a Charity Partner of the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place Sunday, November 1. The Retreat is now assembling a team of runners dedicated to going the distance for adult […]
Retreat Statement on Recent Domestic Violence Homicides
NYS Sen. Schumer Held Press Conference at The Retreat Highlighting ‘Virginia’s Law’ to Expand Justice for Survivors
Sen. Chuck Schumer proposes Virginia’s Law to eliminate statute of limitations on sex abuse, trafficking
By Carolyn Gusoff February 18, 2026 / 5:27 PM EST / CBS New York Sen. Chuck Schumer wants the federal government to do away with the statute of limitations on sex abuse and trafficking victims’ right to sue. Wednesday, he stood with Long Island victims and advocates to call for the change. Virginia’s Law named for Epstein […]
Schumer proposes federal bill to eliminate statute‑of‑limitations barriers for abuse survivors
By Eyewitness News Wednesday, February 18, 2026 11:22PM HAUPPAUGE, New York (WABC) — Domestic violence cases have risen sharply on Long Island in recent years, and Sen. Chuck Schumer says the system needs to change. Standing with survivors and advocates in Hauppauge on Wednesday, Schumer announced Virginia’s Law, a bill that would eliminate federal statute of limitations […]
Love Shouldn’t Hurt: The Retreat Educates Adults on Digital Abuse During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
Michelle Trauring | Press News Group Feb 17, 2026 On a recent Wednesday afternoon, 70 percent of attendees of a Zoom lecture hosted by The Retreat said they were concerned. About 15 percent were curious. Another 15 percent said they were trying to keep up. Eleven percent felt overwhelmed. Statistically speaking, they had every reason […]
Retreat Statement on Recent Release of Epstein Files
The Retreat acknowledges the recent release of government records related to the crimes of Jeffrey Epstein and the widespread reports that dozens of survivors’ names and other personally identifying information were left unredacted in those files. These disclosures have caused renewed distress, forced survivors to relive their trauma, and in some cases exposed them to […]