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

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). Continue reading

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