As October begins, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) is launching its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) campaign.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix led a coalition of 15 cities and counties from across the nation in joining a legal fight.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that City Hall and a number of other municipal buildings will be lit purple tonight for the ninth annual “NYC Go Purple Day” in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, in partnership with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) will develop, launch and implement an LGBTQ Endorsement Program for domestic and sexual violence service delivery.
In a public announcement, this morning at the NYS Crime Victims Memorial, New York State Inspector General Lucy Lang released the results of an investigation by the OIG.
The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and combat human trafficking in New York State.
There are many reasons why a married couple may decide to file for divorce, yet one of the more serious is due to one of the partners suffering from some form of domestic violence.
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This Friday, May 1st, 2020, the City Council Committees on Women & Gender Equity and Public Safety, chaired by Council Members Helen Rosenthal and Donovan Richards, will lead an oversight hearing on domestic violence during the pandemic.
U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,400,000 in federal funding for four organizations in New York City that provide legal services to survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence.
The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will assist victims of domestic violence and sex crimes.
Today the City Council unanimously passed Council Member Helen Rosenthal‘s legislation mandating long-term, detailed reporting from the City on domestic violence across the five boroughs, and how the City is addressing the needs of survivors.
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement calling for unity after a week of domestic terrorism, hate and political violence in communities across the nation.
This morning, members of the City Council fanned out from Harlem to Hollis, raising awareness about domestic violence and resources and services available for survivors, as part of NYC Go Purple Day.