By Esther Claudette Gittens Domestic violence, a pervasive and insidious crime, casts a long shadow over New York City, a metropolis known for its vibrancy and diversity. Beyond the statistics and headlines lies a stark reality of fear, trauma, and a systemic failure to deliver justice. Understanding the definition, the profound impacts on victims and […]
Listen to the podcast on Domestic Violence for Immigrants here: New York, NY – A coalition of gender-based violence advocates and organizations today applauded the New York City Council as it voted to adopt a resolution that will help the most marginalized survivors gain better access to safe temporary housing. Resolution 0165-2022, which was sponsored by […]
By Linda Nwoke Listen to our podcasts on Domestic Violence: Author, essayist and feminist Angela Davis speaks on the issue: Attorney Brian Figeroux speaks on Green Card Slavery: Domestic violence is an age-long phenomenon that has persisted worldwide. Yet, it has not significantly received the attention required to change the statistics. Data shows that in […]