Domestic violence (DV) advocates, survivors, allies, and community members from across the state are joining together on Tuesday, May 14th for the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s (NYSCADV’s) 2024 Day of Action. We are sending a resounding message to state lawmakers: Thousands of New Yorkers experience domestic violence every day. They require access to resources and services that can help them enhance their own safety, and the safety of their families, and rebuild their lives. By investing in critical, life-sustaining services, legislators can ensure survivors have the support they need to heal and move forward.
Unfortunately, New York State continues to have the highest demand for domestic violence services in the country. According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence’s national Domestic Violence Counts survey, on one day in New York in 2023, 9,411 adult and child victims of DV received services – a 62% increase in demand since before the pandemic. More troubling, on that same day, more than 1,000 victims did not receive the help they requested due to a lack of resources and staff.
Reach out to your legislator on Tuesday, May 14th and support NYSCADV’s 2024 Day of Action. We’re counting on YOU – survivors, advocates, coalition and community partners, legislators, and community members – to raise your voices!
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This file will download a zip folder containing the following materials:
• Sample Legislator Letter
• Day of Action Priorities
• 5 Memos of Support
• DV Counts NY Summary
• DV Counts Flyer -
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