Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an opportunity to start the conversation about this important issue in all aspects of your life and show those impacted by domestic violence they are not alone. Whether you share the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline number, learn more about technology-facilitated abuse and financial abuse, join one of our Domestic Violence 101 trainings, or wear purple on October 17 for #PurpleThursday, this page is designed to share ways you can be ally this October and all year long!
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OPDV is accepting applications from gender-based violence providers that are interested in receiving an endorsement from OPDV as a LGBTQI+ affirming and inclusive organization. For the purposes of this endorsement program, a gender-based violence service provider must be any or all of the following:
- OCFS licensed domestic violence residential program.
- OCFS recognized non-residential domestic violence service provider.
- DOH Certified Rape Crisis Program (RCP).
- OVS Funded Victim Assistance Program.
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].
Publications and Reports
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.