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 →
Category Archives: Domestic Violence
Uptown Assemblywoman Carmen De La Rosa On Tragic Death Of Yuberkis Paulino
A man allegedly stabbed his former girlfriend to death on Tuesday before stabbing himself and leaping to his death from her sixth-floor apartment in Washington Heights, New York. Continue Reading →
City Council Highlights Persistence Of Domestic Violence From Harlem To Hollis
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. Continue Reading →
October Is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018
The month of October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2018, so if you or someone you know has been a victim of family or partner violence, please call our hotline at 212.335.4308. Continue Reading →
Harlem Rep. Espaillat Calls For Reauthorization Of The Violence Against Women Act
Today, Representative Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) released the following statement in support of the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).
First Lady McCray, NYPD Announce Expansion Of Crime Victims Program From Harlem To Hollis
First Lady Chirlane McCray and New York Police Department announced that the police department will provide more crime victims with the support and resources needed to recover from the trauma of experiencing a crime. Continue Reading →
First Lady McCray Announces Groundbreaking Initiative To Intervene In Domestic Violence
Today, First Lady Chirlane McCray announced Interrupting Violence At Home, a groundbreaking citywide effort to address domestic violence through services, training, and intervention for abusive partners who are not involved in the criminal justice system. Continue Reading →
First Lady McCray Announces NYCHOPE, New Web Portal For Survivors Of Domestic Violence
First Lady Chirlane McCray today announced the launch of New York City’s first-ever, web-based portal, NYCHOPE, dedicated to providing resources to survivors and information to all City residents about how to help someone experiencing domestic violence. Continue Reading →
First Lady McCray Announces Expansion Of Mental Health Services For Domestic Violence Survivors
First Lady Chirlane McCray, Commissioner Cecile Noel of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence and NYC Health + Hospitals announced the expansion of Mental Health Teams at all five of the City’s Family Justice Centers, with one in each borough. Continue Reading →
de Blasio Administration Launches “NYC Go Purple Day” New Domestic Violence Ad Campaign
In honor of NYC Go Purple Day, the de Blasio Administration today launched a new ad campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence. Continue Reading →