The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence

The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence

Monthly Bulletin

January 2023

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A MESSAGE FROM ENDGBV

The new year is here, and we bid farewell to 2022 by highlighting some of the important work our office is implementing on behalf of survivors. In 2022, we deepened our work on housing stability because we know domestic and gender-based violence is a leading cause of homelessness in our city and across the nation. Our efforts are focused both on preventing homelessness for survivors by keeping them safely housed and on ensuring access to affordable housing programs for survivors. We expanded our HOME+ program to connect survivors to free emergency-response systems as well as lock, door, and window repair and replacement services. We secured funding for emergency financial grants in the City’s Housing Blueprint. Our Emergency Housing Voucher program engaged over 30 community-based partners to provide survivors an option to obtain and maintain safe, affordable housing without entering the shelter system.

ENDGBV also continued its focus on healthy relationships, accountability, and the intersections of gender-based violence with other forms of violence. We continue to promote healthy relationships and conflict resolution in our schools through our Early Relationship Abuse Prevention Program; and our office is providing community-based support and resources to individuals who have caused harm through our abusive partner intervention program, “Respect and Responsibility.” We are working to integrate domestic violence services into the City’s efforts to reduce gun violence through our partnership with the RISE Project because we know there is a clear connection between domestic violence and gun violence.

ENDGBV’s efforts in 2022 also included new opportunities to strengthen survivor safety. Our enhanced T-Mobile Assurance Wireless program supports the safety needs of survivors by enabling them to apply for free phones from the safety and comfort of the City’s five borough-based Family Justice Centers. We are working with the courts and law enforcement to remove firearms from individuals whose domestic violence histories prohibit them from owning or accessing firearms. And, of course, we continue to provide critical supports and meet survivors’ immediate safety needs through our Family Justice Centers, which have adapted to provide both in-person and remote services.

To our partners in this work, we thank you for your boundless commitment. We look forward to 2023 and the many, impactful ways we will continue to collaborate and help survivors throughout New York City.

2022 ENDGBV HIGHLIGHTS

DECEMBER 2022

ENDGBV, the Commission on Gender Equity (CGE), and the Mayor’s Office of Equity co-lead the NYC 2022 “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV),” campaign from November 25th to December 10th. In collaboration with our partner organizations and city agencies, we featured several events, trainings, live performances, a virtual reality workshop; and elevated “Go Orange Day,” wearing and illuminating NYC buildings in orange. The 2022 theme: “End Gender-Based Violence in Every Borough,” reflected the need for all New Yorkers to take action against GBV, share resources and support survivors.

The “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” campaign was also marked by several key events including the signing of two critical bills (Intro. 153-A & Intro 154-A) by Mayor Eric Adams ensuring survivors of domestic and gender-based violence have greater access to resources; and Commissioner Noel’s meeting with United Nations General Assembly President Csaba Kőrösi to discuss best practices for addressing domestic and gender-based violence. Both meetings were hosted at our Manhattan Family Justice Center.

NOVEMBER 2022

We announced the expansion of HOME+, a program that provides free and confidential security resources to survivors of DV and GBV who want to stay in their homes instead of entering shelters or going somewhere else. Launched in 2021, the program provides survivors with emergency-response system personal alarms that can be customized to notify trusted family, friends, service providers or police when activated. Additional options now provided to survivors include lock, door, and window repair and replacement services, when appropriate, including basic lock installation/replacement within 24 hours.

OCTOBER 2022

With Urban Resource Institute and the Office of NYC Council Member Tiffany Caban in Astoria Queens handing out our DVAM “Go Purple Day” Resource Card.

During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), our activism and advocacy efforts included hosting performances, trainings, conferences, and other events to share resources and highlight survivor experiences alongside partners. On October 18th, “NYC Go Purple Day,” we joined city elected officials and distributed purple handout cards with information about our NYC Family Justice Centers and illuminated key city buildings in purple lights.

SEPTEMBER 2022

We published the 2022 Report on the Intersection of Domestic Violence, Race/Ethnicity, and Gender Across New York City. This report analyzes the New York City Police Department’s 2020 and 2021 intimate partner violence data across New York City’s five boroughs using race, ethnicity, gender, and location analyses. Additional analyses within and across NYC’s 59 community districts are included in the Appendix of this report.

AUGUST 2022

Once again, ENDGBV’s Outreach Team joined the “Annual National Night Out Against Crime (NNOAC),” a community building campaign promoting police-community partnerships to help create safer neighborhoods.

In Astoria Park, Long Island City, Queens with the 114th Precinct for National Night Out

At the 44th Precinct’s NNOAC Celebration in Mullaly Park (River Avenue, E. 164 St., & E. 165 St. in the Bronx NY

At Restoration Plaza (Fulton Street & Marcy Ave) with the 79th Precinct in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

Next to the Williamsburg Bridge at Domino Park (Kent Ave & South 5th) in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

JULY 2022

Year-round and especially during summer months, the ENDGBV Outreach Team was everywhere across NYC building community awareness about services available to survivors of DV and GBV by tabling at community events.

In the community at Joyce Kilmer Park, The Bronx NYC (Grand Concourse & 161St Street)

Sharing resources at Clove Lakes Park in Staten Island with the SIFJC for the NYPD Patrol Borough Staten Island HARMONY DAY PICNIC

JUNE 2022

Commissioner Noel at the World Elder Abuse Day press conference held at City Hall.

On June 15, World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, ENDGBV mobilized with advocates at City Hall to announce the expansion of city elder abuse services with NYC Mayor Eric Adams and Department for the Aging Commissioner Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez. Commissioner Noel gave remarks and inspired the crowd to join her in cheers of support for survivors of elder abuse.

APRIL 2022

On April 27 during Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) we celebrated NYC’s Annual Denim Day March & Rally. The day started with a rally at Brooklyn Borough Hall in advance of the annual march of hundreds of supporters in solidarity for survivors over the Brooklyn Bridge to a rally in Manhattan’s Foley Square.

LOOKING AHEAD

January is Human Trafficking Prevention Month and Stalking Awareness Month

January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and National Stalking Awareness Month.

ENDGBV is collaborating with city parnters and program providers to raise awareness, and support survivors of human trafficking including sex trafficking, or commercial sexual exploitation, and labor trafficking by providing a series of trainings, including workshops. ENDGBV is also participating in the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) NYC Child Trafficking Prevention Conference which educates providers who may act as critical access points for victims of child trafficking. To learn more about human trafficking you can download our brochure from our website, https://www.nyc.gov/site/ocdv/index.page. To attend a training email ENDGBV’s Training team at training@endgbv.nyc.gov

Through our partnership with Cornell University’s Clinic to End Tech Abuse (CETA), we will also offer trainings in January on how technology can be used as a form sexual violence, and provide education on stalking in its various forms, particularly, “cyberstalking.” To learn more about stalking you can download our brochure which can be found on our website as well. To attend a training email ENDGBV’s Training team at training@endgbv.nyc.gov

For National Human Trafficking Prevention Month, join us for a Virtual Training Presentation: “Understanding Human Trafficking: What It Is and How to Address It,” on Friday, January 27, 2023; 11:00 am to 12:00 pm. This 1-hour presentation with Q & A will explore and define:

Labor and Sex Trafficking;

Factors that put people at risk;

Identify ways to help support survivors in your community;

Common misconceptions about the trafficking industry and survivors;

Available resources in the NYC community.

Participation is encouraged for this training for members of the community and professionals who may be new to understanding human trafficking. Please register here: https://on.nyc.gov/3iwaKZp

NYC Stands with Asylum Seekers

If you are a newly arrived asylum seeker, you can get free and confidential help accessing services and resources that will help you integrate into the New York City commuity at the city’s Asylum Seeker Resource Navigation Center. Asylum seekers can schedule an appointment through NYC shelter staff or a community-based partner office.

At the appointment, asylum seekers will have a fully confidential interview in their native language of preference with a trained case manager. The case manager will help identify their needs and connect them the services, resources, and information.

Information and service referrals include but are not limited to:

Healthcare services and referrals

Health insurance enrollment

Mental health counseling

School enrollment

Immigration legal services

IDNYC (Municipal Identification) enrollment and more

While information and some basic services are offered at the Center, services and resources will also be provided at service providers and community-based organizations throughout the five boroughs of New York City. Please see information below and obtain more information online here:

ICYMI

2022 Advocates of New York City Ceremony

On December 6 we held our annual Advocates of New York Ceremony which recognized thirty-nine advocates from across New York City committed to serving survivors. This year’s ceremony was held at Gracie Mansion with a special appearance by Mayor Eric Adams.

2022 ADVOCATE OF NYC HONOREES

Alba Laureano

Arab-American Family Support Center

Michelle Mejia

CAMBA – Victim Assistance Program

Alida Tchicambaud

Healing Hands International

Shanikka White

Women’s Prison Association

Kia Myrie-Edwards

Safe Horizon

Pooja Raj-Greene

Sakhi for South Asian Women

Kate Mogulescu

Survivors Justice Project

Christine Rodriguez

Violence Intervention Project

Dana Hanuszcak

Shamara Kelly

Voices of Women

Mariela Cabrera

Safe Horizon’s Brooklyn Team

Paul Feuerstein

(Lifetime Achievement Recognition)

Barrier Free Living

ADVOCATE TEAM HONOREES

Adrianna Barona

Adreina Baez

Mayra Panora Saldana

Bronx District Attorney’s Office EVE Program

Sophia Alan

Sukriti Roy

Help USA Org

Latasia Lloyd

Melissa Mejia

New Destiny

Catherine Conaty

Phil Tronolone

Jimmy Donohue

Stephanie Gonzalez

Mackenzie Upshaw

Norma Olivera

Jessica Perdomo

Joel Lewis

Dominique Magnan

Erica Ware

Nicole Rice

Amanda Wexler

Courtney Chase

Sari Sosa

Richmond County D.A. – Victim Services Unit

Emperatriz Carpio

Genesis Gonzalez

Fatima Cabrera

Angela Giraldo

Angela Espinoza

Nancy Rivera

Voces Latinas

Commissioner Noel with Mayor Eric Adams offering congratulatory and opening remarks at the Advocates of NYC Awards Ceremony

Richmond County DA's Office Victim Services Unit receiving their Advocate of NYC Awards

Mariela Cabrera of Safe Horizon's Brooklyn Team receiving Advocate of NYC Award

Sukriti Roy and Sophia Alan receiving their Advocate of NYC Awards

We highlighted “Go Orange Day,” by illuminating several city buildings in orange lights in support of survivors.

NYC Buildings illuminated in orange lights for “Go Orange Day.” (l – r) David N. Dinkins Municipal Building; Bank of America Building; One World Trade Center; and NY City Hall.

Public Display of Donna Ferrato’s “Wall of Silence” Extended Until May 2023

Artist Donna Ferrato’s “Wall of Silence,” public artwork brings awareness to the plight of criminalized domestic and gender-based survivors. She recently published a NY Times Op Ed about the ENDGBV-commissioned piece describing how she came to document criminalized survivor Tracy McCarter’s case, and “how the criminal justice system disproportionately criminalizes the people it should protect — Black and brown survivors of domestic abuse.“ The “Wall of Silence,” will remain on display until May 23, 2023 at Collect Pond Park (130 Leonard Street, Lower Manhattan, NYC). Learn more about the artist’s work here.

ENDGBV Data Can Be Found at OpenData

NYC OpenData houses ENDGBV’s dataset which contains annual count data from the 2020 and 2021 Annual Report on Domestic Violence Initiatives, Indicators and Factors. These annual reports provide an overview of select program activities and initiatives of our Office. The reports can be found here.

JOIN THE ENDGBV TEAM

Now Accepting Applications

Several exciting full-time positions are now open with our ENDGBV team. To learn how you can apply online or share our openings with your networks, visit New York City’s job bank at: https://www.nyc.gov/jobs/index.page and search by Job ID number.

Brooklyn FJC Operations Manager- JOB ID: 554416

Director of Programs and Community Partnerships,Brooklyn Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 554415

Director of Programs and Community Partnerships, Manhattan Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 554414

Administrative Assistant, Bronx Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 540475

Client Service Coordinator, Manhattan Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 554417

Deputy Commissioner for External Affairs and Community Initiatives (Office of the Mayor Jobs here) - JOB ID: 38347

Deputy Chief of Staff - JOB ID: 538883

Deputy Director, Bronx Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 547967

Director of Research and Evaluation - JOB ID: 525717

Administrative Coordinator – First Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel - JOB ID: 521195

Resource Liaison - JOB ID: 538516

Resource Liaison - JOB ID: 538923

STAY TUNED

February 2023 is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and Black History Month

February 6th is International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation

April 2023 is Sexual Violence Awareness Month (SVAM) (Denim Day is April 26, 2023)

IN THE NEWS

Check out NYC Mayor Eric Adams’ YEAR IN REVIEW Video

Check out ENDGBV’s recent media coverage by going to this link on our website. Below you will also see what we are reading!

12-15-2022 GOTHAM GAZETTE What to Know About the Adult Survivors Act, New York’s New Law Allowing Civil Suits Over Past Sexual Abuse https://www.gothamgazette.com/state/11706-adult-survivors-act-new-york-law-civil-suits-sexual-abuse

12-14-2022 GOTHAM GAZETTE Opinion: Bridging the Gap in Understanding the Link Between Domestic Violence and Brain Injury https://www.gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/11720-understanding-link-domestic-violence-brain-injury

12-13-2022 NY TIMES Justice Dept. Considers Early Release for Female Inmates Sexually Abused Behind Bars https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/13/us/politics/federal-prison-sexual-abuse.html

12-9-2022 INSIDER No way out; Transgender Women Face Unique Challenges Escaping Intimate Partner Violence https://www.insider.com/transgender-women-are-killed-by-those-they-know-2022-12

12-7-2022 WHITE HOUSE BRIEFING President Biden signed the “Safe Connections Act of 2022” and the “Speak Out Act” https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/legislation/2022/12/07/bills-signed-h-r-7132-and-s-4524/

12-5-2022 GOTHAM GAZETTE Opinion: Criminalized Survivors Deserve Sentencing Reform https://www.gothamgazette.com/130-opinion/11702-criminalized-survivors-deserve-sentencing-reform

12-2-2022 DAILY NEWS Manhattan murder case against Tracy McCarter is dismissed https://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/nyc-crime/ny-tracy-mccarter-murder-case-dismissed-20221202-4aidkcwbi5fstfk3dcuwfwocma-story.html

12-1-2022 CNN Shanquella Robinson’s death is being investigated as a femicide. Here is what it means https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/30/us/shanquella-robinson-femicide-explainer-reaj

11-30-2022 WASHINGTON POST Five years after #MeToo, Black survivors mobilize for themselves https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2022/11/30/metoo-movement-start-black-survivors/

11-28-2022 NY TIMES Brooklyn D.A. Assigns 1 in 5 Workers to Fight Violence Against Women https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/28/nyregion/brooklyn-prosecutor-violence-against-women.html

RESOURCES

Help is Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender-based violence, help is available:

Find resources and support in NYC by searching NYC HOPE Resource Directory online at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE.

NYC Family Justice Centers offer immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, mental health support, and other resources by phone or in person. For in person services, clients can call 311 for their nearest Family Justice Center to make an appointment or walk in if they cannot engage in remote services safely or effectively.

Call 311 to be connected to the nearest NYC Family Justice Center.

Call NYC’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673) for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources, TTY: 866-604-5350.

In an emergency, dial 911.

Disclaimer: We believe in the principles of open dialogue and considering varying perspectives. Viewpoints or opinions expressed in the content of this communication or in articles linked do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence, or the City of New York.

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