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Volume 24. September 2019
Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2019

It's  hard  to  believe Dome stic Violence Awareness & Prevention Month (DVAM) 2019 is here! In an effort to highlight all of the amazing work happening around the state, and to help boost the efforts of our members and allies working to raise awareness, we've compiled  DVAM social media strategies ,  online toolkits and resources , and a   calendar of events  occurring both around the state and nation. Thank you to everyone for the tremendous dedication you have to this movement, and we look forward to another great year of creating social change!

PARTICIPATING IN SOCIAL MEDIA CAMPAIGN socialmedia
Here are a few ways to use your social media presence to raise awareness about domestic violence and the impact it has on our communities, our state, and around the world.

  • Kickoff your DVAM with the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence Call for Unity. Watch this video that several advocates across the country share their plans for domestic violence awareness month. 
  • Change your social media profile and cover photos to Purple ribbons and other domestic violence awareness signs, slogans, and statistics that reflect your local work.
  • Wear Purple for #PurpleThursday on October 24th and post photos of you and your friends, family, neighbors and colleagues wearing purple to raise awareness! Check out NYSCADV Facebook and Twitter feeds as we re-share pictures and posts from advocates. 
  • The  #1thing campaign from the National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV) helps individuals and communities to articulate and understand how our collective "one things" can lead to the social transformation we all desire to see. Follow  @NRCDV and join the conversation on Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Facebook. 
  • Check out the Domestic Violence Awareness Project's DVAM Readiness Checklist. Make sure you will stay organized, focused and on task by reminding you to take care of those tasks that have priority and providing you with ideas and resources that will ensure that your event is a success.
  • Listen to "My #1thing," storytelling podcast series on NRCDV Radio; NRCDV's Stories of Transformation podcast station features the unique perspectives of advocates, survivors, and other community members who have been impacted by and/or are working to end gender-based violence. Stories will offer "one thing" as a strategy for shedding light on the value of each action and the invaluable role we all play in creating the world we wish to live in.
RESOURCES & TOOLKITStoolkits
National Resource Center on Domestic Violence (NRCDV)



This year, the Domestic Violence Awareness Project (DVAP) brings a unified message to #DVAM2019 that moves people from awareness to action and inspires thinking about how individuals can take small steps that lead to real social change. The #1Thing theme offers the opportunity for individuals and organizations to gather around a national unified message for DVAM and beyond. Throughout the month of October, the DVAP and its collaborative partners will be sharing personal and organizational #1Thing messages that advance action for social change. We invite you to participate by sharing what #1Thing inspires you.
Individuals and organizations can incorporate the #1Thing message into their own awareness activities campaigns by utilizing the tips and tools outlined in the  #1Thing Action Guide. 
Follow this link for  NRCDV's 2019 DVAM Toolkit.  NRCDV has also put together a nationwide calendar of events for DVAM, campaign ideas, training resources, awareness highlights, and ArtWork which are available in four languages. 


National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV)

Every October, during national Domestic Violence Awareness Month, NNEDV host a national Week of Action. Each day during the #NNEDVWeekofAction, they encourage individuals, advocates, and communities to take action and help end domestic violence. Click here for  events for the 2019 Week of Action , and materials for use on social media platforms.  Click here to view NNEDV's Domestic Violence Awareness #31in31 #DVdictionary from 2017 and from #31in31 from 2018.
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV): 
#NYGoesPurple4DV Toolkit

These  free tools and resources are designed to help anyone or any entity - advocates, service providers, businesses, law enforcement, government agencies and college campuses, to name just a few - go purple in October, talk about the issue and encourage others to shine. Click here to  view OPDV's #NYGoesPurple4DV Toolkit.

STATE & NATIONAL DVAM CALENDAR calendar
NYSCADV Events and Webinars for DVAM

Technology Safety: Best Practices for Serving Survivors of Technological Abuse Webinar

Friday, September 27, 2019  10:00-11:00 AM EST Or
Thursday, October 3, 2019  11:00 am - 12:00 PM EST

For most of us, information technology is a central part of not only our day-to-day professional affairs, but our personal lives as well. An unfortunate side effect is that perpetrators of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse have turned to technology as yet another vehicle to prey on victims. But technology can also serve as a valuable resource for victims to maintain their contacts and seek help. Advocates who serve victims directly can empower them by providing accurate, user-friendly information about how they can use technology to protect themselves. In addition, technology can make it easier for advocates to secure the identity and privacy of victims with whom they come into contact. NYSCADV has developed this training to reach a broad audience.

Regardless of their technological proficiency, participants in this training will come away with an increased understanding of trauma-informed, survivor-centered services in the digital world. We will cover:
  • How victims can use technology to stay safe;
  • How abusers misuse technology to stalk, harass, and threaten victims;
  • Strategies to safety plan with victims and preserve evidence for potential investigations;
  • The development and implementation of agency-level policies and practices that foster a confidential, safe space for survivors.

Objectives:
  • Increase overall understanding of technology safety issues
  • Identify best practices for agencies to maintain a confidential and safe space for victims
  • Provide safety planning techniques for advocates working with victims
  • Provide an overview of tools victims can use to protect themselves

Who benefits from the workshop:
NYSCADV's materials will benefit service providers directly and will also benefit the victims they serve. Providers will be able to identify areas that need improvement in their own technology practices and protocol and how to address it. Advocates will be prepared to assist victims in confronting and preventing technological abuse.

Who Should Attend:
Registration is limited to domestic violence service providers Only.


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New York State Domestic Violence Prevention Summit
October 18, 2019

Monroe College 
2501 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10468

Join the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence and the New York City Anti-Violence Project on Friday, October 18th for the 4th Annual New York State Domestic Violence Prevention Summit as we explore effective approaches to preventing intimate partner violence before it begins across the spectrum of gender identity and sexual orientation. 

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
  • Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence Prevention Educators & Advocates
  • Coaches
  • Athletic Directors
  • School Administrators
  • School Counselors
  • Parents

Featuring a Key Note Presentation by Zoe Flowers, author of "From Ashes To Angel's Dust: A Journey Through Womanhood"  and Queery Team.


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NYSCADV Two-Day Program Directors' Summit

Wednesday, November 6, 2019  1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Thursday,  November 7, 2019 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Red Lion Inn
205 Wolf Road
Albany, NY 12205

Please join us for NYSCADV's 2019 Director's Summit at the Red Lion Inn.
 
Who should attend?
Registration is open to program directors, upper level staff, staff in a supervisory role, and their designees of private, nonprofit, nongovernmental organizations and programs that have a primary purpose of providing shelter and supportive services to adult and youth victims of of family violence, domestic violence, or dating violence, and their dependents. This include programs that are licensed by the NYS Office for Children and Family Services or have local NY Department of Social Services contracts to provide domestic violence services, either residential or nonresidential.             



Community Events

Wellspring
Pooch Parade
09/28/2019
Congress Park
315 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Registration is required. Click here for more information 
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Safe Homes of Orange County
The Clothesline Project
10/01/2019 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Orange Cty Gov Center, 
255 Main St, Goshen, NY
Registration is not required:  Click here for more information or contact admin@safehomesorangecounty.org.
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Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester
Domestic Violence Awareness Month Kick-off Presser
10/01/2019 10:00 AM
Crime Victim's Resource Center
244 S Plymouth Ave, 
Rochester, NY 14608
Registration is not required:  contact tiffanyp@willowcenterny.org for more information.
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Safe Homes of Orange County
The Clothesline Project
10/02/2019 10:00 AM-3:00 PM
Sullivan Cty Govt Center, 
100 North St, Monticello NY 12701
Registration is not required:  Click here for more information or contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org.
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Vera House 
30th Annual Report to the Community
10/02/2019 5:30 PM
Everson Museum of Art
401 Harrison St, Syracuse
Registration is not required.:  Click here for more information or contact  hfuller@verahouse.org.
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Pinnacle Community Services 
Surviving,Thriving: A Journey of Healing Through Art
10/03/2019 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Castellani Art Museum,
Niagara University, 14109
Registration is not required:  Click here for more information  or contact lbachman@pinnaclecs.org.
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Child and Family Services of Buffalo 
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence
10/03/2019 5:00 PM
Broderick Park, 
1170 Niagara St,  Buffalo, NY 14213
Registration is not required:  contact lgorlick@cfsbny.org for more information.
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YWCA of Northeastern NY 
Discussion Panel: Domestic Violence and Religion 
10/03/2019 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
YWCA NorthEastern NY 
44 Washington Ave Schenectady
Registration is not required:  contact Ljarrard@ywca-neny.org for more information.
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Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence
Celebrating Survivorship: Presented by VOICES
10/3/2019 6:00-8:00 PM
Brooklyn Public Library, 
10 Grand Army Plaza, in the 3rd Floor Trustees' Room
Registration is required. Click here for more information.
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Korean American Family Service Center
Silent March (Raising Awareness Event)
10/04/2019 5:30 PM
NY Police Department. 109th Precinct.
It needs RSVP. For more information contact  hellen.hung@kafsc.org.
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Family Services of New York
Walk a Mile
1/04/2019, 2018 5:00 PM
Eastman Park, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Same day registration.  Click here for more information
or contact  whumphrey@familyservicesny.org.
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Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Shine the Light on Domestic Violence
10/4/2019 6:00 PM
Keuka Candy Emporium, 
Penn Yan, NY
Registration is not required:  contact jphillips@shflny.org for more information.
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Safe Horizon
Safe Horizon Community Outreach Event
10/04/2019 11:00 AM
42nd Street Times Square, NYC
Registration is not required:  contact Sabrina.murchison@safehorizon.org for more information.
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Safe Horizon and Ruby Rumie
Divine Breath NYC
10/04/2019  at 1:00 PM
La Galleria at La Mama,
47 Great Jones Street,  New York NY
Registration is not required : click here for more information.  
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Albany Police Department 
6th Annual 5k Walk/Run for Domestic Violence
10/05/2019 at 9:30 AM
Jennings Landing
Hudson River, Albany NY
Click here for information and registration.
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YWCA of Mohawk Valley
Reclaiming Freedom: Fundraising Gala to benefit YWCA of Mohawk Valley
10/05/2019 6:00 - 10:00 PM
 Valentino's Banquet Hall,
Washington Mills, NY
Click here for more information and registration or contact smadderom@ywcamv.org
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RESTORE
Paws for a Purpose: A Dog Walk for DV Awareness
10/5/2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Village Park in Warsaw, 14569
Signing a waiver is required: Click here for more information or contact Restore@ppcwny.org.
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Unity House of Troy
Domestic Violence Awareness Block Party
10/05/2019 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Union Street, Troy NY
Registration is not required.
Click here for more information or contact  SMcgaughnea@unityHouseNY.org
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Safe Harbors  of Finger Lakes
10/05/2019 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Walk n' Wag:  Awareness Walk with Pets - DV and Pet Abuse
35 Lakefront Drive Geneva, NY 14456
Registration is requested. Contact ahamilton@shflny.org for more information.
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Willow Domestic Violence Center of Greater Rochester
Walk a Mile in My Shoes
10/05/2019 at 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ontario Beach Park
Registration is recommended.
Click here for more information or contact  tiffanyp@willowcenterny.org.
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Urban Resource Institute 
Pets Are Family: Innovations in Supporting DV Survivors with Pets
10/07/2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
NYU School of Law
40 Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact palsingo@urinyc.org .
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Pinnacle Community Services 
6th Annual Domestic Violence Ribbon Walk
10/08/2019 4:30 PM
Corner of Main and Third Streets, 
Niagara Falls,NY
Registration is not required. Contact  lbachman@pinnaclecs.org
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Safe Harbors of Finger Lakes 
In Her Shoes: An Interactive Domestic Violence Awareness Event
10/09/2019 5:00 - 7:00 PM
Seneca Falls Recreation Center 
Registration is not required. Contact  jcuson@shflny.org for more information. 
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Seamen's Society for Children and Families 
To Whom It May Concern: Empowering Women of Domestic Violence
10/10/2019 10:30 AM
Seamen's Society for Children and Families
Registration is not required. Contact IMccall@seamenssociety.org for more Information. 
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Violence Intervention Program Inc. 
Mujeres, Migration and Money
10/10/2019 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Julia de Burgos 1680 Lexington Ave
NYC, NY 10029
Registration is required.  Click here for more information or contact  kguajardo@vipmujeres.org.
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Barrier Free Living 
Clothesline Project 
10/11/2019 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
637 East 138th Street 
Bronx NY 10454 parking lot
For RSVP contact info@bflnyc.org. Click here for more information or contact  scotth@bflnyc.org. 
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
The Clothesline Project 
10/14/2019 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Galleria at Crystal Run, Middletown, NY
Registration is not required . Contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org for more information.
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YWCA of Mohawk Valley
Take Back the Night in Utica 
10/15/2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
YWCA MV Office, 
7 Rutger Park, Utica NY
Registration is nor required.  Click here for more information or contact  aflanagan@ywcamv.org.
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Day One 
Victim to Victor by Samantha Taylor Book Signing 
10/15/2019 5:30 - 7:30 PM
Location: TBD
Contact youthvoicesnetwork@dayoneny.org for more information and registration. 
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
The Clothesline Project 
10/16/2019 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Montefiore St Lukes Cornwall Hospital, Newburgh NY
Registration is not required . Contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org for more information.
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
The Clothesline Project 
10/16/2019 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Cornerstone Family HC, 147 Lake St, Newburgh NY
Registration is not required . Contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org for more information.
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
The Clothesline Project 
10/16/2019 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
CRMC, 68 Harris Bushville Rd, Monticello NY
Registration is not required . Contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org for more information.
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
The Clothesline Project 
10/17/2019 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Veteran's Memorial Park, 1 N Broome St Port Jervis
Registration is not required . Contact  admin@safehomesorangecounty.org for more information.
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YWCA of Mohawk Valley 
Take Back the Night in Rome 
10/17/2019 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Rome City Hall, 198 N. Washington St., 
Rome NY
Registration is not required. Click here for more information or contact  aflanagan@ywcamv.org.
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Hudson Valley House of Hope 
Styling for Hope Fall Fashion Show 
10/17/2019 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Mill Creek Caterers, Hopewell Junction, NY
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  HOH_Events@aol.com.
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VIBS-Victims Information Bureau of Suffolk & Long Island Against Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence Commemoration  Day 
10/17/2019 5:00 - 7:00 PM 
Dennison Bldg., 100 Vets Hwy, Hauppauge NY
Registration is not required. Contact mlamneck@vibs.org for more information.
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Child and Family Services of New York
Fashion Show with a Twist 
10/17/2019 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Samuels Grande Manor 8750 Main St.
Williamsville NY
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  sschumacher@cfsbny.org.
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YWCA of Northeastern NY 
Take Back the Night March 
10/17/2019 5:30 - 7:30 PM
YWCA NorthEastern NY 44 Washington Ave 
Schenectady NY
Registration is not required. Contact  Ljarrard@ywca-neny.org for more information. 
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Hope's Door
Annual Fall Luncheon 
10/18/2019 11:15 AM - 2:00 PM
Scarsdale Golf Club
Registration is required.  Click here to register or contact for more information
bturk@hopesdoorny.org
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Rise NY 
Rise 40th Anniversary Celebration 
10/18/2019 7:00 - 10:00 PM 
The Riverdale Banquet Hall,  Endwell, NY
Registration is required. Contact  info@rise-ny.org for more information. 
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Chances and Changes 
Amy's Walk 
10/19/2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Highland Park, Geneseo NY, 14454
Registration is required. Contact ewhite@chancesandchanges.org for more information. 
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Vera House 
Round table Discussion on Trauma-informed Reporting
10/22/2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Syracuse  University, Hergenhan Auditorium
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  cbenton@verahouse.org.
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The Safe Center
No Visible Bruises: Speaker Author Rachel Louise Snyder
10/22/2019 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
NC Bar Association 
15 West St. Mineola, NY 11501
Registration is required. Contact  kscott@tscli.org for more information. 
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My Sister's Place 
Annual Fall Luncheon 
10/23/2019 11:30 AM - 2:30 PM
Brae Burn Country Club, Purchase, NY
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  clevine@mspny.org.
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Sanctuary for Families 
Intimate Partner Violence & Cyber Abuse Conference
10/24/2019 8:30 - 5:00 PM
250 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  lsong@sffny.org for more information. 
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Unity House of Troy
Domestic Violence Awareness Conference 
10/24/2019 8:00 AM- 5:00 PM
Bush Memorial at Russell Sage
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact SMcgaughnea@UnityHouseNY.org
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The Legal Project
24th Annual Reception 
10/24/2019 5:30 - 8:30 PM
Hart Theater at the Egg, Albany NY
Registration is required.  Click here for more information.
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Safe Homes of Orange County 
Annual Celebration of Hope Gala 
10/25/2019 6:00 PM
Anthony's Pier 9, Rte 9W, New Windsor NY
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact 
afisher@safehomesorangecounty.org
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Long Island Against Domestic Violence 
Walk the Walk  
10/26/2019 10:30 AM
Ecology Site & Animal Preserve, Holtsville NY
Registration is required.  Click here for more information   or contact  pcarbone@vibs.org.
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Sanctuary for Families
2019 Vision for Change, A Survivor-Led Conference
10/27/2019 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Horace Mann School, 231 W 246th St., Bronx, NY
Registration is required. Click here for more information or contact  events@sffny.org
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Violence Intervention Project 
Shine The Light in Harlem 
10/29/2019 6:00 PM
Adam Clayton Powell Jr. State Office Building
Registration is not required. Contact  MMGunter@lsnyc.org for more information.