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September is National Hispanic Heritage Month

The annual month-long commemoration of National Hispanic Heritage Month beginning on September 15th and ending on October 15th, recognizes the Hispanic community’s history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

First introduced as Hispanic Heritage Week during the Civil Rights Movement in 1968 by Congressman George E. Brown under President Lyndon B. Johnson, the aim was to acknowledge the integral roles the Latin communities of San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles played in American history. In 1988, it was extended to October 15th as a 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan as the independence anniversaries of Latin American countries Mexico, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras all fall within this month.

For ways to celebrate this month, check out this link: https://www.newyorklatinculture.com/culture/festivals/fall/hispanic-heritage-month/

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) is just around the corner. Once again, we will release a citywide calendar of DVAM events to highlight the breadth of activities hosted by community and advocacy organizations. You can send in your submissions for the calendar by completing this online form. Please submit your events by Friday, September 16, 2022. You can submit one entry for each event.

The DVAM Events calendar will be posted to the ENDGBV website, distributed among the NYC Family Justice Centers and its partners, and promoted on social media by Friday, September 23rd. Please contact Beth Seibold at eseibold@endgbv.nyc.gov or (212) 788-2711 if you have questions.

Don’t forget to HOLD THE DATE and join us on Thursday, October 20th for “NYC Go Purple Day” to help raise awareness about domestic violence and the resources and services available to survivors throughout New York City. Wear purple that day, take photos and post your pictures on social media! Tag us @nycendgbv and use hashtags #DVAM2022 #AwarenessHelpHope #NYCGoPurple #GoPurple. Keep your camera handy and send us your photos of City landmarks that light up in purple that evening too!

Department of Justice Announces $35.7 Million in Grants for States to Support Victims of Sexual Assault

The Department of Justice is allocating $35.7 million in grants for victims of sexual assault. Announced in conjunction with the National Sexual Assault Conference, the Sexual Assault Services Formula Grant Program (SASP) awards include funding for each U.S. state, five U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia. Attorney General Merrick Garland noted in a statement, "For nearly two decades, the Justice Department's Sexual Assault Services Program has demonstrated our commitment to providing comprehensive support to survivors of sexual assault." The NYS Division of Criminal Justice will receive $974,940.00 in grant funding to provide direct support and related assistance to victims of sexual assault. Learn more here.

Executive Order 85: New NYC Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy for City Employees

Executive Order 85 is the new NYC Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Workplace Policy (2022) that enhances trauma-informed support for City employees experiencing domestic and gender-based violence (DV/GBV) as part of the City’s commitment to a healthy and safe workplace that prioritizes employee wellbeing and access to mental health support. ENDGBV developed the policy and related trainings with the support of Workplaces Respond to Domestic and Sexual Violence, a national resource center operated by Futures Without Violence.

The Workplace Policy will be adopted by all agencies and will standardize survivor-centered and trauma-informed responses for employees experiencing domestic and gender-based violence in the workplace or in their personal lives. The policy provides employees with a point of contact at every agency who can provide confidential support and direct connection to ENDGBV and the City’s resources for survivors. NYC is the first municipality in New York State to adopt a Workplace Policy that includes all forms of domestic and gender-based violence. In addition, the NYC Human Rights Law offers broad protections against sexual harassment in employment. Resources on rights, obligations, and how to report can be found here.

ICYMI

Nominate a 2022 ENDGBV Advocate of NYC

Now more than ever, it’s important to recognize the heroic efforts of our advocates. Do you know someone who has made a significant impact on behalf of survivors in NYC? Nominate them to be a 2022 Advocate of NYC today!

Advocates honored in the past are a diverse group. Honorees have provided mental health services, case management, civil legal services, or job readiness training. Others lead healthy relationship workshops or educate communities and raise awareness through the performing arts, while others push for systemic change and equity in the field of gender-based violence. Submit your nomination for individuals and/or teams by close of business on Friday, September 30, 2022, by sending us an email at general@endgbv.nyc.gov. Please include their full name(s), organization(s), email address(es) where they can be reached, and a brief description of why you think they should be honored as a 2022 Advocate of NYC.

Donna Ferrato’s “Wall of Silence,” Artwork on Public Display until December 2022

An invitation is extended to all to visit and see “The Wall of Silence.” Commissioned by ENDGBV and installed in College Pond Park, Lower Manhattan (130 Leonard Street, NYC), this public artwork by artist Donna Ferrato brings awareness to the plight of criminalized domestic and gender-based survivors. On display throughout October for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and November, the “Wall of Silence,” will close out the annual “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence,” campaign in December 2022. Learn more at the artist’s website here.

ENDGBV Outreach at “National Night Out Against Crime”

Tuesday, August 2, 2022, was the annual “National Night Out Against Crime (NNOAC),” community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships to help make NYC neighborhoods safer and more caring places to live. More than 70 locations citywide held NNOAC events hosted by local NYPD Precincts in a collective effort to strengthen the relationship between neighbors and law enforcement. ENDGBV joined several local NYPD Precincts along with a host of other city agencies, partners, and community-based organizations to build awareness and share information and resources with the community.   

ABOVE: In Astoria Park, Long Island City, Queens with the 114th Precinct for National Night Out.

ABOVE: Sharing resources at the Harlem State Office Building with the 28th Precinct in Upper Manhattan

ABOVE: At the 44th Precinct’s National Night Out Celebration in Mullaly Park (River Avenue between E. 164 St. and E. 165 St. in the Bronx

ABOVE: Next to the Williamsburg Bridge at Domino Park (Kent Ave & South 5th) in East Williamsburg, Brooklyn

ABOVE: At Restoration Plaza (Fulton Street & Marcy Ave) with the 79th Precinct in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn

NYC Hope Neighborhood Directory

ENDGBV is currently updating the neighborhood resource directory on the NYC HOPE website. The resource directory includes information about community-based organizations that work with survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in all five boroughs. If you would like your organization to be considered for inclusion in the directory, please complete this survey by September 16, 2022. If you have any questions please contact, Edward Hill at Ehill@cityhall.nyc.gov or (212) 341-9097.

Office of the Mayor of NYC’s "Week in Review" Video

Check out the latest Office of the Mayor of New York City’s “Week in Review” video. Mayor Eric Adams continues his efforts to create more opportunities for small businesses, clean NYC streets, protect our communities and take major steps towards bringing our city back stronger than ever.   

JOIN THE ENDGBV TEAM

Now Accepting Applications

Several exciting full-time positions are now open with our ENDGBV team. To learn how you can apply online or share our openings with your networks, visit New York City’s job bank at: https://www1.nyc.gov/jobs/index.page and search by Job ID number.

1. Administrative Assistant, Bronx Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 540475
   (Updated)
2. Executive Assistant, Staten Island Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 537291
3. Deputy Director, Queens Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 536247
4. Deputy Director, Bronx Family Justice Center - JOB ID: 547967
5. Director of Research and Evaluation - JOB ID: 525717
6. Administrative Coordinator – First Deputy Commissioner and General Counsel - JOB ID: 521195
7. Resource Liaison - JOB ID: 538516
8. Resource Liaison - JOB ID: 538923
9. Deputy Chief of Staff - JOB ID: 538883

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Help is Available

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or gender-based violence, help is available:

• Find resources and support in NYC by searching NYC HOPE Resource Directory online at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE
• NYC Family Justice Centers offer immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, mental health support, and other resources by phone or in person. For in person services, clients can call 311 for their nearest Family Justice Center to make an appointment or walk in if they cannot engage in remote services safely or effectively.
• Call 311 to be connected to the nearest NYC Family Justice Center
• Call NYC’s 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-621-HOPE (4673) for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources, TTY: 866-604-5350 In an emergency, dial 911.

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