Friday, October 14, 2011

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

LocationAdam 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.

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