Domestic Violence

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√ NY Agencies

Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV):

The ENDGBV is responsible for coordinating the city’s efforts to prevent and respond to domestic violence and other forms of gender-based violence. They provide services to survivors of domestic violence, including counseling, legal assistance, and shelter.

New York City Police Department (NYPD)

The NYPD has a Domestic Violence Unit that investigates cases of domestic violence and provides support to victims. Mayor’s Management Report

New York City Family Court

The Family Court handles cases of domestic violence, including orders of protection and custody issues.

New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA)

The NYCHA provides housing assistance and support services to victims of domestic violence who live in public housing. Mayor’s Management Report

New York City District Attorney's Office

The District Attorney’s Office prosecutes cases of domestic violence and provides support to victims.

New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA)

HRA provides support to victims of domestic violence, including emergency financial assistance, housing assistance, and access to other services. Mayor’s Management Report

New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH)

DOHMH provides support to victims of domestic violence, including counseling and referrals to other services. Mayor’s Management Report

New York City Department of Homeless Services (DHS)

The DHS provides emergency housing and support services for individuals and families who are homeless due to domestic violence. Mayor’s Management Report

√ Reports

Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) Annual Report

The ENDGBV produces an annual report on domestic violence in New York City, which provides data on the prevalence of domestic violence, services provided to survivors, and policy and program initiatives aimed at addressing this issue.

New York City Police Department (NYPD) Domestic Violence Incident and Collateral Reports

The NYPD produces an annual report on domestic violence incidents, which includes data on the number and types of incidents reported, as well as information on the demographics of victims and offenders.

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) Annual Report

The OPDV produces an annual report on domestic violence in New York State, which includes data on the prevalence of domestic violence, services provided to survivors, and policy and program initiatives aimed at addressing this issue.

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Reports

The New York State Office of Court Administration (OCA) produces annual reports on domestic violence fatalities, which provide detailed information on the circumstances surrounding domestic violence-related deaths in New York State. The reports include recommendations for improving the response to domestic violence and preventing future fatalities.

DCJS Domestic Violence Data Report

Domestic Violence Data Report by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). This report provides data on domestic violence in New York State, including the number of domestic violence arrests, the number of domestic violence protective orders issued, and the number of domestic violence victims who received services from state agencies.

Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) Annual Report

New York City Police Department (NYPD) Domestic Violence Incident and Collateral Reports

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) Annual Report

Domestic Violence Fatality Review Reports

DCJS Domestic Violence Data Report

√ Data sets

NYPD Domestic Incident Reports

The NYPD collects and maintains data on all domestic violence-related incidents that are reported to law enforcement. This data includes information about the victim and perpetrator, the type of violence, and the outcome of the incident.

Example: Map of DV Incidents

New York City Family Justice Center Data

The New York City Family Justice Centers provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence, including counseling, legal assistance, and safety planning. The centers collect data on the individuals they serve, including demographics, the type of violence experienced, and the services received.

New York State Domestic Violence Dashboard

The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence maintains a dashboard that provides data on domestic violence-related arrests, orders of protection, and fatalities throughout the state. The dashboard allows users to filter the data by county and year.

New York City Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Data Reports

The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence produces annual reports that provide data on domestic violence in New York City. The reports include information on the number of domestic violence-related homicides, the types of services provided to victims, and the outcomes of cases handled by the office.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Data

The National Domestic Violence Hotline maintains data on the calls they receive from individuals seeking support and information about domestic violence. This data includes information about the caller’s location, the type of violence experienced, and the services provided.

National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS)

The BJS National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) is the nation’s primary source of information on criminal victimization. Each year, data are obtained from a nationally representative sample of about 240,000 persons in about 150,000 households. Persons are interviewed on the frequency, characteristics, and consequences of criminal victimization in the United States.

√ Data visualizations

2021 New York State Gender-Based Violence Dashboard

The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence created a dashboard that provides data on domestic violence-related arrests, orders of protection, and fatalities throughout the state. The dashboard includes interactive maps and charts that allow users to explore the data by county and year.

Rates of Intimate Partner Violence Across New York City: An Intersectional Analysis

This report analyzes the New York City Police Department (NYPD) domestic violence-related offense data aggregated from the 2020 and 2021 domestic violence incident reports. This report visualizes the disparate rates of domestic violence victimization within and across New York City’s (NYC) 5 boroughs using race/ethnicity, gender, and location analyses.

Domestic Violence Homicide Report

The New York City Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence produces an annual report that provides data on domestic violence-related homicides in New York City. The report includes charts and graphs that illustrate trends and patterns in the data.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Interactive Data Visualizations

The National Domestic Violence Hotline created a series of interactive data visualizations that provide information on the calls they receive from individuals seeking support and information about domestic violence. The visualizations include interactive maps and charts that allow users to explore the data by state, type of violence experienced, and demographics of the callers.

√ STATISTICS

NYPD Response to Domestic Incidents

Daily, NYPD

intimate partner homicides

2022

NYPD domestic violence prevention officers

NYPD

Prevalence

The NYPD responds to approximately 230,000 domestic incidents annually, or nearly 600 calls a day. Source: NYPD

Prevention Officers

More than 400 NYPD domestic violence prevention officers, investigators and supervisors assist victims of domestic violence in precincts and Housing Bureau police service areas citywide. Source: NYPD

Disparities

According to the New York City Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV), Black and Hispanic residents are overrepresented among reported incidents of intimate partner violence felony assault. Black residents make up 22% of the NYC population but 46% of the victims of IPV felony assault. Hispanic residents make up 30% of the NYC population but 37% of IPV felony assault victims.

Source: Rates of Intimate Partner Violence
Across New York City

Fatalities

In New York City, there were 31 intimate partner homicides and 40 family homicides in 2022. Source: ENDGBV

Poverty Impact

Community districts with highest rates of poverty accounted for 42.2% of intimate
partner-related domestic incident reports and 39.6% of family-related domestic incident reports in 2020, while accounting for only 24.4% of the City’s population. Source: The Burden of Diabetes in New York

NYPD Response to Domestic Incidents

Daily, NYPD

intimate partner homicides

2022

NYPD domestic violence prevention officers

NYPD

Prevalence

The NYPD responds to approximately 230,000 domestic incidents annually, or nearly 600 calls a day. Source: NYPD

Prevention Officers

More than 400 NYPD domestic violence prevention officers, investigators and supervisors assist victims of domestic violence in precincts and Housing Bureau police service areas citywide. Source: NYPD

Disparities

Source: Rates of Intimate Partner Violence
Across New York City

Fatalities

In New York City, there were 31 intimate partner homicides and 40 family homicides in 2022. Source: ENDGBV

Poverty Impact

√ Non-Profits

Safe Horizon

Safe Horizon is the largest non-profit organization providing services to victims of domestic violence in New York City. They offer a wide range of services, including counseling, legal assistance, shelter, and support groups.

Sanctuary for Families

Sanctuary for Families provides services to victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence. Their services include legal representation, counseling, and shelter.

Womankind

Womankind was founded in 1982 as the New York Asian Women’s Center, only 6 years after the first domestic violence shelter opened in New York City. It provides multilingual and culturally-responsive services to help survivors of domestic violence, and human trafficking.

Barrier Free Living

Barrier Free Living provides services to victims of domestic violence with disabilities. Their services include counseling, legal assistance, and housing support.

STEPS to End Family Violence

STEPS provides services to victims of domestic violence in the South Bronx, including counseling, legal assistance, and support groups.

My Sisters' Place

My Sisters’ Place provides services to victims of domestic violence and human trafficking in Westchester County and New York City. Their services include legal representation, counseling, and community education.

√ Experts

Dr. Shanti Kulkarni - UNC Charlotte

Dr. Kulkarni is a researcher and expert on domestic violence, gender-based violence, and immigrant and refugee health. Dr. Shanti Kulkarni has been an advocate, program developer, and researcher in the violence against women movement for close to 20 years.

Judy Kluger - Sanctuary for Families

Kluger is the executive director of Sanctuary for Families, a leading non-profit organization providing services to survivors of domestic violence and sex trafficking in New York City. She is a national expert on gender violence and has been recognized for her work in advocating for survivors of domestic violence.

Beverly Tillery- Anti-Violence Project

Beverly Tillery (she/her) is the Executive Director of the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), an organization that works to address and end all forms of violence through organizing and education and supports survivors through counseling and advocacy.

Dorchen Leidholdt - Battered Women's Legal Services

Leidholdt is the director of the Center for Battered Women’s Legal Services at Sanctuary for Families. She is a nationally recognized expert on domestic violence and has been instrumental in developing policies and programs to address this issue.

Esta Soler - Futures Without Violence

Soler is the founder and president of Futures Without Violence, a non-profit organization working to end violence against women and children. She has been a leading advocate for survivors of domestic violence and has worked to develop innovative solutions to prevent and respond to this issue.

√ Journal Articles

"Psychological and Physical Intimate Partner Violence, Measured by the New York City Community Health Survey"

Psychological and Physical Intimate Partner Violence, Measured by the New York City Community Health Survey — New York City, 2018, by Karen A Alroy, Amy Wang, Michael Sanderson et al. 2022, J Fam Vio.

"A Fairer, Safer, and More Just System for All New Yorkers: Domestic Violence and New York Bail Reform"

“A Fairer, Safer, and More Just System for All New Yorkers: Domestic Violence and New York Bail Reform” by Hannah Gutenplan, 2021, CJGL. New York’s bail laws do not include public safety as a legitimate factor for judges to consider when setting release conditions. Some domestic violence advocates have expressed concern for victims’ safety during the pretrial period in domestic violence cases.

"Narratives of Suffering of South Asian Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence"

“Narratives of Suffering of South Asian Immigrant Survivors of Domestic Violence” by Diya Kallivayalil, 2010, Violence Against Women. This article examines the narratives of suffering expressed by a group of South Asian immigrant survivors of domestic violence who accessed a mental health clinic in New York City. The women’s narratives illustrate how migration and culture interact with the deeply personal experience of suffering caused by domestic and sexual violence.

"Permanent supportive housing for domestic violence victims"

“Permanent supportive housing for domestic violence victims: program theory and client perspectives” by Hilary Botein, Andrea Hetling, 2010, Housing Policy Debate. This research investigates one permanent housing option, the permanent supportive housing model, through an exploratory case study of a Connecticut-based program.

"Supporting Children Who Experience Domestic Violence"

Supporting Children Who Experience Domestic Violence: Evaluating the Child Witness to Domestic Violence Program by Erin C. Schubert, 2021, J Interpers Violence. Impacting 1 in 4 children in the United States, childhood exposure to domestic violence predicts myriad negative sequelae. Intervening post exposure is critical to help children and their protective parent heal and avoid long-term negative consequences.

√ Key Issues

Prevalence and Impact

Domestic violence continues to be a prevalent issue in New York City, with thousands of reported incidents every year. It has a significant impact on individuals, families, and communities, causing physical, emotional, and psychological harm to survivors.

Barriers to Seeking Help

Many survivors of domestic violence face significant barriers to seeking help, including fear of retaliation, financial dependence on their abusers, and cultural or linguistic barriers to accessing services.

Intersectional Impacts

Domestic violence affects people of all genders, races, ethnicities, and socioeconomic backgrounds, but certain communities may be particularly vulnerable to this issue. For example, immigrant communities may face additional barriers to seeking help due to language and immigration status concerns.

Need for Comprehensive Services

Survivors of domestic violence require a range of services, including shelter, counseling, legal assistance, and economic support, to fully recover from the trauma they have experienced. However, many survivors have difficulty accessing these services due to a lack of resources.

Systemic Response

The response to domestic violence requires a coordinated effort across multiple systems, including law enforcement, courts, social services, and healthcare. However, systemic barriers, such as a lack of resources and training for service providers, can hinder the effectiveness of these responses.

Prevention and Education

Preventing domestic violence and promoting healthy relationships is an important aspect of addressing this issue. Education and awareness campaigns can help raise awareness of domestic violence and encourage bystander intervention.

√ Social Media Accounts

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NYCENDGBV

NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (@NYCENDGBV) – This is the official Twitter account of the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in New York City. The account provides updates on programs and services related to domestic violence in the city, as well as news and events.

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SafeHorizon

Safe Horizon (@SafeHorizon) – Safe Horizon is a nonprofit organization that provides support and services to victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and other crimes in New York City. Their Twitter account provides updates on their programs and services, as well as news and events related to domestic violence and other forms of violence.

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sffny

Sanctuary for Families (@sffny) – Sanctuary for Families is a nonprofit organization that provides legal, counseling, and other services to victims of domestic violence, sex trafficking, and related forms of gender violence in New York City. Their Twitter account provides updates on their programs and services, as well as news and events related to domestic violence and other forms of violence.

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NYSOPDV

New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (@NYSOPDV) – The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence provides training, technical assistance, and other resources to service providers, advocates, and other professionals who work with victims of domestic violence in New York State. Their Twitter account provides updates on their programs and initiatives, as well as news and events related to domestic violence.

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ndvh

The National Domestic Violence Hotline (@ndvh) – The National Domestic Violence Hotline provides support and resources to victims of domestic violence and their loved ones across the United States. Their Twitter account provides updates on their services, as well as news and events related to domestic violence. While not specific to New York City, their resources are still relevant for those seeking support or information on domestic violence.

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