Only cabinet level state government agency in the country that creates policy, educates the public & trains professionals on all forms of gender-based violence
"You’re not what happened to you. You are much more than that."
Today, we launch VOICES: Survivor Stories, a series that gives survivors a place to share their stories, raise awareness, & let others know they are not alone. Our first survivor is Oriana:
This year's theme for
#DVAM2024
is
#FinancialAbuse
in the
#DigitalWorld
. Follow us throughout October to learn what financial abuse in the digital world looks like & how to prevent it!
DYK persons with disabilities are 4x's as likely to be victims of violence than those without a disability? In honor of
#DVAM
next month, OPDV is hosting a 3-part training series on the intersection of
#GBV
and developmental disabilities. Register here:
In recognition of
#DVAM2024
, OPDV will be hosting an interactive webinar series throughout the month of October!
The series will focus on understanding the impact of gender-based violence on the LGBTQI+ communities.
Join us for Part 1 on October 10 here:
Today is International Day of Peace! First established by the United Nations in 1981, in 2001, the UN General Assembly voted to designate the day as a period of non-violence and cease-fire.
In recognition of
#DVAM2024
, OPDV will be hosting an interactive webinar series throughout the month of October!
The series will focus on understanding the impact of gender-based violence on the LGBTQI+ communities.
Join us for Part 1 here:
What are
#DeepFakes
? A deepfake is an image or recording that has been altered or manipulated to misrepresent someone doing or saying something that they never did.
It’s National Voter Registration Day!
When you vote, you have the power to create real change in your community. The best part? It only takes a few minutes to register. Learn more:
23 years ago, a calm September morning turned into one of the darkest days in our nation’s history.
We honor the thousands of innocent lives lost and the bravery of our first responders who ran towards danger on behalf of their fellow Americans. New Yorkers will
#NeverForget
.
Happy Labor Day! Today we honor the progress made to ensure the rights and protections of those in the workforce. Did you know that victims of
#DomesticViolence
are protected under NYS Human Rights Law? Learn more and know your rights:
Substance use can be a common experience for
#Survivors
of
#DomesticViolence
, sometimes used to cope with trauma or as a tactic of control by the perpetrator. If you or someone you know is affected, help is available.