Mayor Adams signs two bills providing support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in New York City

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell On November 22, 2022, New York City Mayor Eric Adams signed two bills to provide support for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in New York City. Intro. 153-A amends New York City’s administrative code … Read More

Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc holds a panel on the impact of domestic violence on children

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell African American Women-led Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. held a domestic violence panel on the impact on children on November 3, 2022 at the Kennedy Center in Harlem. Shamara Kelly from Voices of Women, Returning … Read More

We All Really Matter, Apostle Dr. Staci Ramos and Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E call for accountability in assault on Black woman in Harlem

Photos credit: Isseu Diouf Campbell We All Really Matter, a Harlem-based organization educating and empowering survivors of domestic abuse, along with 28th Precinct Clergy Council President Apostle Dr. Staci Ramos and Harlem Mothers S.A.V.E., a local organization fighting against gun … Read More

City introduces Paid Safe Leave legislation for domestic violence victims

Mayor Bill de Blasio and First Lady Chirlane McCray announced yesterday a package of policies to protect domestic violence survivors, their livelihoods and their homes. Together with Julissa Ferreras-Copeland, Mayor de Blasio will protect survivors and their families by introducing … Read More

City honors five Upstanders for raise awareness about domestic violence

Mayor Bill de Blasio, First Lady Chirlane McCray and Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Cecile Noel hosted on October 25, the City’s 3rd annual Upstander Awards at Gracie Mansion. The Upstander Awards salute New Yorkers who, along with the … Read More