Year in Review
2024 at OPDV
Check out our year in review! As we get ready to kick off 2025, we're excited to keep the momentum going and look forward to seeing where our commitment to being survivor-centered, trauma-informed, and culturally responsive in our work can take us. Thank you to all of our partners, providers, and Governor Kathy Hochul for supporting us along the way!
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Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her 2025 State of the State address, including more than 200 initiatives that will put money back in people’s pockets, keep New Yorkers safe, and ensure the future of New York is a place where all families can thrive.
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The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations in its programs, services, and activities. OPDV will generally, upon request, provide appropriate aids and services leading to effective communication so that all can meaningfully participate.
Requests for accommodation should be made at least two weeks prior to participating in any of our programs or scheduled events. For more information, contact [email protected].
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Calls to the New York State Hotline increased an average of 45% during the COVID 19 pandemic.
In 2019 there were 237,212 domestic violence orders of protection issued in New York State.
Since 2012, the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence has trained over 20,000 professionals on intimate partner violence.
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