Domestic Violence Archives - Harlem World Magazine

NYC Announces New Domestic And Gender Based Violence Workplace Policy From Harlem Hollis

Mayor Bill de Blasio today signed Executive Order 85 to enhance trauma-informed support for City employees experiencing domestic and gender-based violence (DV/GBV).Continue reading

Senate Majority To Advance Legislation To Combat Domestic Violence And Human Trafficking

The Senate Democratic Majority today will advance legislation to support survivors of domestic violence and combat human trafficking in New York State.Continue reading

New York Woman To Run Across NY State For Domestic Abuse Awareness

This May, a Rockland County woman who was a victim of domestic violence will put her steps in motion to help bring light to a lesser-known form of abuse.Continue reading

The COVID-19 Crisis: Join Uptown Council Member Rosenthal’s COVID-19 And Domestic Violence Hearing

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. Continue reading

Harlem Rep. Espaillat And Others Announce Funding For Sexual And Domestic Violence Orgs

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.Continue reading

Electeds Protects Victims Of Domestic Violence And Sex Crimes From Harlem To The Hudson

The Senate Democratic Majority will pass legislation today that will assist victims of domestic violence and sex crimes.Continue reading

Council Passes Legislation Mandating Long-Term Tracking Of City’s Anti-Domestic Violence Efforts

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.Continue reading