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	NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy is now accepting applications for Junior Peer Educators! Quick quiz: Do you want to help your peers learn about dating violence and healthy relationships? Are you interested in peer education? Do you enjoy working with a team and have a go-getter attitude? Are you a fast learner and able to communicate effectively? Do you want to meet other young people throughout the five boroughs of NYC? Are you between the ages of 17 and 22 and legally able to work in the U.S.? If you answered YES to the questions above, this might be a great position for you! Please submit a completed application and a current resume by Friday, June 15^th. (If you do not have a resume, check out this resource to learn how to create one.) New Edition of the City of New York Resource Directory of Domestic Violence Services The City of New York Resource Directory of Domestic Violence Services is now searchable online. The Directory provides comprehensive information on services available to domestic violence victims throughout the five boroughs. It enables users to tailor their search of domestic violence victim services by borough, type of service, language, and more. Before visiting or referring a domestic violence victim to any of the organizations listed, you should first contact the organization to ensure that appropriate services are available. In addition, you can contact the New York City 24-hour, toll-free domestic violence hotline (1-800-621-HOPE) for up-to-date service information and assistance in over 150 languages. Go to the Resource Directory City Announces Expansion of Legal Services for Immigrants Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg, Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs Carol Robles-Roman, Chief Policy Adviser John Feinblatt, Commissioner of the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Yolanda Jimenez and Commissioner of the Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Fatima Shama today announced new programs to expand the legal services for immigrants in need of defense counsel and immigrants who are domestic violence victims. The City's Family Justice Centers will each add an additional full-time attorney to counsel immigrant domestic violence victims and each of the City's 10 indigent criminal defense providers will add a new full-time immigration attorney. Read the Press Release OCDV Community Outreach Efforts The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) announced a localized community outreach effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote services available to victims – starting with Conely Island, Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where domestic violence homicides have occurred this year. OCDV Commissioner Yolanda B. Jimenez was joined by Inspector Kathleen O'Reilly, Commanding Officer of the New York City Police Department, Domestic Violence Unit, and Mayor's Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Fatima Shama. Read the Press Release NYC STEPS Program - NYC Family Justice Center, Queens Mayor Bloomberg, DoITT Commissioner Carole Post and Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (Commissioner Yolanda Jimenez launched the New York City Supported Training and Employment Preparation Services (NYC STEPS) program. In collaboration with the technology company NetApp, NYC Steps provides free workplace and computer skills training to help individuals prepare for entry-level jobs in the technology field. The NYC STEPS Program pilot will be held at the New York City Family Justice Center in Queens. Read the Press Release


	Telling Amy's Story On April 13, 2011, the Mayor's Fund hosted a special screening and panel discussion at Tribeca Cinemas in support of the NYC Family Justice Center Initiative of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence. Learn more about Telling Amy's Story


	March 2011 - Women’s History Month The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence joins the NYC Commission on Women's Issues and NYC Media in honoring Women's History Month, presenting "NYC Women: Make it Here, Make it Happen," a docu-series featuring 31 women who are changing the face of New York City. We are happy to share with you the following video clips featuring two women working to help victims of domestic violence in our City. Robina Niaz Sarah "BJ" Jung View more of the videos from "NYC Women: Make it Here, Make it Happen"


	"That's so New York" - Domestic Violence Awareness Month The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence has partnered with the New York City Media to create a clip that addresses domestic violence for their show "That's so New York". "That's So New York" captures all the unique happenings around town that underscore its distinctive character. This clip highlights the work of the New York City Family Justice Centers, an innovative program that enables victims to meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one visit – all in their language while their children play safely in the next room. By providing services in one location with partnering City agencies and community providers, the Brooklyn, Queens and Bronx Centers are increasing the effectiveness of service delivery to break the cycle of violence.


	The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence has contributed to the Queens Courier series on domestic violence "The Silent Shame" which aims to educate the Queens community about domestic violence and where victims can get help. Read the series


	Everyone Has a Right to a Healthy Relationship: Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Reminds New Yorkers Through a Campaign Displayed in Everyday Places The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) has launched a Citywide public education campaign, in English and Spanish, consisting of posters and palm cards placed in supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, restaurants and financial centers along with a Spanish-language public service announcement radio campaign. Events in the five boroughs officially launched the campaign in the summer of 2010. The campaign is partly funded by the Verizon Wireless HopeLine through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York City. Current partners include: 93.1 FM Amor, Bronx Chamber of Commerce, C-Town Supermarkets, CVS, Delicioso Coco Helado, Duane Reade, FerryAds, Mega 97.9 FM, New York Community Bank, Northfield Bank, Pay-O-Matic, Verizon Wireless and White Castle as well as city agencies including Administration for Children's Services, Department of Consumer Affairs, Department of Homeless Services, District Attorney of Staten Island, Human Resources Administration, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and New York City Housing Authority. Read the press releases and view the campaign. Partner with us and display posters in your place of business.


	Mayor Bloomberg and Domestic Violence Commissioner Jimenez Open New York City's Third Family Justice Center Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) Commissioner Yolanda B. Jimenez today opened the Bronx Family Justice Center. The Bronx Center, the third in the Family Justice Center Initiative, is part of the Bloomberg Administration's overall effort to reduce domestic violence and provide comprehensive services to victims. Read the press release


	We Are New York - Stop Domestic Violence Video The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence has partnered with the Mayor's Office of Adult Education and the City University of New York to create an episode that addresses domestic violence for the "We Are New York" series. It is difficult for any person in a violent relationship to reach out for help, and immigrants may face additional barriers and challenges. They may be unaware of available resources, unsure that they will get services in their language, or fearful that their immigration status will stand in their way. The "We Are New York" show is designed to help immigrants learn to speak English and simultaneously learn about vital city services that they can access.


	NYC Family Justice Center The New York City Family Justice Center Initiative of the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence reduces barriers faced by victims of domestic violence who are seeking help. This innovative program enables victims to meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one visit – all in their native language while their children play safely in the next room. The New York City Family Justice Center Initiative is a private/public partnership of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization established to promote partnerships between the City and the private sector. Learn more Watch the video


	NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy The NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy is an initiative of the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence with support from the Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) and the AVON Foundation for Women. The Academy offers workshops on the topics of dating violence and healthy relationships for adolescents, young adults and parents. Each workshop is facilitated by two trained Peer Educators and consists of highly interactive activities designed to encourage discussion and critical thinking about the challenging topic of relationships. The Academy also offers training for staff members of organizations who work with adolescents and young adults on the topic of dating violence. Download the NYC Healthy Relationship Training Academy Flyer (in PDF) Download the 23 Warning Signs of an Abusive Partner (in PDF) Download the Workshop Request Form (in PDF) Download the Staff Training Request Form (in PDF)


	Mayor Bloomberg, Queens District Attorney Brown, and Commissioner Jimenez celebrate the opening of New York City's second Family Justice Center Read the press release Watch the video in low bandwidth Watch the video in high bandwidth


	Learn more about the New York City Family Justice Center in Brooklyn through our NEW Video Watch the video in 56k Watch the video in 300k


	Determine Eligibility for Social Service Benefits Using ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for up to 35 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in applications. Learn more


	Elder Abuse Training for Law Enforcement The NYC Elder Abuse Project has created training curricula for police, prosecutors, and court personnel on the identification, investigation, and prosecution of elder abuse crimes, including financial abuse. Learn the three curricula

	Be aware that abusers can track your visit to this Web page. Read more


	Bring an unused cell phone to a Department of Sanitation SAFE Disposal event and help victims of domestic violence, through the HopeLine® from Verizon program. All cell phones collected will be donated to the Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence. Find out more Apply for a fellowship through the Ms. Foundation for Women. If you are working on a project in child care, reproductive health or child sexual abuse, find out how you can gain strategic support. More info View new grant opportunities through the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Violence Against Women. More info

		Browse the updated City of New York Resource Directory of Domestic Violence Services. Go to directory

	Brochures and Public Education Materials Annual Statistics For Sexual Assault Victims (in PDF) Donate Cell Phones Here (in PDF) NYC Commission on Human Rights Donate Cell Phones

	If you are a victim of domestic violence, call the NYC Domestic Violence Hotline (800-621-4673; TDD 866-604-5350).