The Unique Challenges of Domestic Violence in Immigrant Communities

As part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month,  NYS Division of Human Rights and NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence are hosting an important event in Harlem this Monday Oct 17th.   Bringing together expert speakers from around the state to discuss the challenges faced by immigrant victims of domestic violence. 

  

When: Monday, October 17 · 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:  Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building, Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, 163 West 125th Street, Harlem, New York 10027

Panelist: 

Dr. Sujata Warrier, Director, NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, New York City regional office

Carolien Hardenbol, Co-Director, Immigration Intervention Project, Sanctuary for Families

Caroline Downey, General Counsel, NYS Division of Human Rights

Christa Stewart, NYS Trafficking Coordinator, NYS Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance

Divina, a survivor of domestic violence

Light Refreshments will be served.

For more information on this event: www.dhr.state.ny.us  or call 718-741-8274.

Please RSVP for this event by sending an email to dhrevents@dhr.ny.gov.

"Shine the Light on Domestic Violence aka Turn NY State Purple 2011"

October is domestic violence awareness month.  For the fourth year, The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is organizing "Shine the Light on Domestic Violence" campaign to turn New York State purple.  Why Purple? Purple is the color chosen to help spread awareness of domestic violence.  By turning the state purple, the campaign hopes to spark discussion and raise awareness about this devastating problem that effects the lives of so many New Yorkers.

Take a stand against domestic violence and join fellow New Yorkers for a special lighting ceremony in Times Square, Wed. Oct 12. Wear Purple!

Date: Wed. Oct 12,  2011

Time: 6:45pm 

Location: Duffy Park, at the Southwest corner of Broadway and 47th Street 

Event Flyer

This event is co-sponsored by the Manhattan Borough President's Domestic Violence Task Force, National Organization for Women, Hollaback, Sanctuary for Families, Urban Justice Center, Safe Horizon and many more.

For more information: Contact Hilary Nemchik at 212-669-8141 or hnemchik@manhattanbp.org