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Outreach Team

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NYC Domestic Violence Task Force

Advisory Council

Resource Directory at NYC HOPE


VOICES Committee

Mission Statement

ENDGBV’s VOICES Committee is a survivor-led group that aims to serve as a voice of hope and change for survivors of intimate partner violence throughout New York City. Voices members will share our stories and experiences to raise awareness of intimate partner violence and its impacts, outreach to affected communities, and make recommendations for improved systemic responses as we work towards a future in which all new Yorkers, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation or immigration status feel supported in pursuing lives free from abuse.

Overview

In April of 2018, the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence launched the VOICES committee to help inform and support policies and programs at our Office while building a network of survivor leaders. The group is comprised of survivors who have received services at any of our five Family Justice Centers and meets regularly each month. Members of the Voices committee have been providing input on ENDGBV’s protocols, volunteering to speak at the Office’s events and working to support the Office’s outreach efforts, all while building supportive relationships with each other and enhancing their advocacy and leadership skills.

Contact Us

You can reach out to the VOICES Committee at voices@endgbv.nyc.gov with questions.

- PLEASE NOTE: We are currently accepting new applications for the VOICES Committee. Please submit your application by January 20, 2023.

ENDGBV is recruiting for VOICES, a survivor-led group that works to inform the Office’s policies and programs, and we need your help recruiting members! The group will provide survivors an opportunity to engage with the work that ENDGBV does while building a network and developing their own leadership skills. Launched in April 2018 with an initial group of 11 members, the group is currently looking to recruit about 8 new members.

See below for additional details about the VOICES Committee and how to apply.

What do VOICES Members Do?

Members provide input and feedback on specific ENDGBV policies, programs, outreach materials and/or trainings

They receive opportunities for professional development at their meetings

Members of the VOICES committee can also volunteer to speak to media, write articles for media publications and provide a survivor’s perspective at ENDGBV events and/or trainings

Members of the VOICES committee support ENDGBV’s outreach work in community

What are Expectations of VOICES Members?

Commitment of at least one year preferred

Attend monthly meetings which currently includes one in-person meeting a month (with a remote option) at our Manhattan FJC and one virtual monthly updates meeting

Perform agreed upon tasks as decided in committee meetings

Treat other members’ opinions, comments, and questions respectfully

Express a commitment to survivor empowerment and support

Members will be asked to notify ENDGBV staff as soon as possible if any safety concerns or issues arise while serving on VOICES

Who is a good fit for VOICES?

Potential candidates should express an interest in survivor leadership and working collaboratively with a diverse group of survivor leaders and ENDGBV program staff to uplift the needs and experiences of survivors

Candidates should be in later stages of their survivorship, i.e., not in active crisis at the time of referral

What is the application process?

To apply, please complete this form here and submit your application by January 20, 2023:

- Once applications are received, existing members and the ENDGBV Director of Survivor Engagement will reach out to each potential candidates to tell them more about the group, answer any questions they may have, and to set up interviews with each potential candidate to see if the committee is a good fit for the applicant. Selected candidates will be asked to sign a one-page member agreement form. This form goes into depth on what can be expected between the VOICES Members and ENDGBV.

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Joseph Esheyigba, Director of Survivor Engagement at jesheyigba@endgbv.nyc.gov.