NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence

🗣️👩🏽🦱 Calling attention to an important REPORT! Identifying and dismantling barriers to representation of Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) in the helping professions is crucial for ending gender-based violence. Check out this insightful research from CUNY Institute for State & Local Governance (ISLG) on the challenges in recruitment as well as the strategies for change. Check out the report here: https://lnkd.in/ezwkq3fs As advocates for equity and justice, let's utilize these insights to break down barriers and create spaces where everyone's voice is heard. #AwarenessHelpHope

🙋🏽♀️📢 There's still time for DV/GBV Service Providers to register for ENDGBV's VIRTUAL TRAINING: "Identifying and Addressing Secondary Trauma," Wednesday, July 31, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This virtual training will provide insights on secondary trauma and secondary stress injuries, with a focus on the overlap between: • Burnout • Compassion fatigue • Various trauma • Secondary traumatic stress, and their cognitive, behavioral, physical, and spiritual indicators. Concepts like compassion satisfaction, vicarious resilience, and transformation will be explored as well as the risks and protective factors connected with secondary stress injuries. Attendees participate in activities to explore and learn individual techniques to lessen the effects of secondary stress injuries on providers' well-being across various domains. We encourage participation by members of the community & providers who want to be equipped with resources beneficial for both clients and providers with an emphasis on preventative measures and holistic health. TO REGISTER: visit https://lnkd.in/e-UZ2wp7 or scan the QR code. #AwarenessHelpHope

Today is “World Day Against Trafficking in Persons.” Human trafficking is the use of power and control to force, trick, or coerce someone into engaging in providing labor or services, which can include commercial sex. Trafficking is a criminal act. Anyone can be trafficked, including U.S. citizens, foreign nationals and adults and children of any age, gender identity, or sexual orientation.   The global campaign focuses on ending child trafficking and protecting vulnerable groups which often includes immigrants and migrants, particularly those without permanent immigration status; Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; LGBTQI+ people; young people, especially those impacted by poverty; people living in poverty; people experiencing violence, including war, displacement, child abuse, sexual assault or abuse, domestic violence and gender-based violence; people who do not speak English; and people in shelter or without permanent housing.   The UNODC’s 2023 Global Report on Trafficking in Persons indicates that 1 in 3 victims of human trafficking globally is a child. Children are subjected to various forms of trafficking, including forced labor, crime, begging, illegal adoption, sexual abuse, online dissemination of abusive images, and some are also recruited into armed groups.    Human trafficking deeply impacts victims, families, and communities as there are many barriers to trafficking victims reaching out for help, including fear of engaging with the criminal justice system, stigma, and shame. For survivors of DV/GBV, including human trafficking, help and resources are available. The New York City Family Justice Centers (FJC) are here to help! Call 311 to connect or visit the FJC in the borough where you live, or one where you feel safest. All Centers are open for in-person or remote services, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.   Call NYC’s 24-hour Crime Victims Hotline (1-866-689-HELP or 4357), or the National Human Trafficking Hotline (1-888-373-7888 / TTY 711 or text 233733) for confidential services and supports to get help and stay safe. Visit the NYC HOPE Resource Directory for resources at www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE. #EndHumanTrafficking #AwarenessHelpHope

📢👩🏽🏫 DV/GBV Service Providers and Community Members are invited to join our VIRTUAL TRAINING: Identifying and Addressing Secondary Trauma, July 31, 2024, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm. This virtual training will provide insights on secondary trauma and secondary stress injuries, with a focus on the overlap between: • Burnout • Compassion fatigue • Various trauma • Secondary traumatic stress, and their cognitive, behavioral, physical, and spiritual indicators. Concepts like compassion satisfaction, vicarious resilience, and transformation will be explored as well as the risks and protective factors connected with secondary stress injuries. Attendees participate in activities to explore and learn individual techniques to lessen the effects of secondary stress injuries on providers' well-being across various domains. We encourage participation by members of the community & providers who want to be equipped with resources beneficial for both clients and providers with an emphasis on preventative measures and holistic health. TO REGISTER visit our link here: https://lnkd.in/e-UZ2wp7 or scan QR code. #AwarenessHelpHope

👋🏼👨🏽🏫 NYC service providers are invited to join us on Wednesday, July 17th, 2024, 10 am – 12 pm, for our VIRTUAL TRAINING, “An Introduction to Gender-Based Violence.” We will discuss:   - How to identify different forms of domestic and gender-based violence. - How systemic oppression and personal biases can impact our responses to survivors. - How we can support survivors of domestic and gender-based violence.   TO REGISTER: Check the link here: Training July 17, 2024: or scan our QR Code. #SupportSurvivors #AwarenessHelpHope

July marks Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC) Mental Health Month. We recognize that health inequities, or unequal access to health resources, impact Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) and their ability to receive the support, diagnoses, and healing care they need. Additionally, the cultural stigma associated with mental illness can prevent individuals from seeking vital support for themselves or loved ones.    For survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), healing from the trauma and supporting on-going mental and emotional wellness is vital to overall well-being and long-term recovery from abuse. This is why we offer free mental health services at all 5 NYC Family Justice Centers and are thankful to the NYC community of advocates who offer many wonderful, culturally competent mental health and counseling supports across the city.    Help is available for all New Yorkers: Talk, text, or chat for mental health help with NYC 988--your connection to free, private mental health support. Speak to a counselor via phone, text, or chat and get access to mental health and substance use services or go to the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene website for resources and services. Survivors of GBV can call 311 or visit the New York City Family Justice Center (FJC) in the borough where you live (or one where you feel safest) to get connected. All NYC Family Justice Centers can help with counseling and mental health services to support the emotional well-being of you and your children. Find resources online at by searching the NYC Hope Resource Directory . #BIPOCMentalHealthMonth #AwarenessHelpHope

NYC Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence's Queens Family Justice Center sends a huge thank you to CannonDesign NY for the beautifully hand-drawn tote bags filled with essential items! Each bag, filled with personal hygiene items, safety essentials, and motivational messages brings comfort and hope to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence. Your generosity makes a meaningful impact in their journey towards healing. 💜🙏 #SupportSurvivors #ENDGBV #AwarenessHelpHope

🙌 👨👩👧👦👩👦👦👨👦 Are you or someone you know experiencing domestic or gender-based violence (DV or GBV)? NYC Family Justice Centers (FJCs) are here to help. What Are Family Justice Centers? NYC Family Justice Centers are safe and welcoming places for individuals and families affected by intimate partner violence, family violence, elder abuse, human trafficking, stalking, or sexual violence. Our centers offer free and confidential assistance, regardless of immigration status, income, or language spoken. Locations Visit the FJC in your borough, or the one where you feel safest, or call 311 to connect: Bronx: 198 East 161st Street, Bronx, NY 10451 Brooklyn: 350 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 Manhattan: 80 Centre Street, New York, NY 10013 Queens: 126-02 82nd Avenue, Kew Gardens, NY 11415 Staten Island: 126 Stuyvesant Place, Staten Island, NY 10301 Our doors are open to provide the support and resources Monday through Friday, 9AM-5PM. Reach out to us today—because everyone deserves to feel safe and supported. #AwarenessHelpHope

📢 All NYC Family Justice Centers (FJC’s) will be closed on July 4th (Independence Day Holiday). Help is available by calling the NYC Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673), 24 hours, 7 days a week for immediate safety planning, shelter assistance, and more. If you are in immediate danger or to report a crime, call 911. For resources and support services, click link in our bio for the NYC HOPE Resource Directory online. The FJC’s will reopen on Friday, July 5th and are open Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Call 311 or visit the New York City Family Justice Center (FJC) in the borough where you live (or one where you feel safest) to get connected. FJC’s can help you with: • Planning for your safety. • Counseling and mental health services to support emotional well-being for you and your children. • Economic empowerment through financial literacy classes and financial coaches to help with credit repair and budgeting. • Meeting with trained law enforcement, such as NYPD, NYC Sheriff’s Office, and District Attorney’s Offices. • Applying for emergency shelter and exploring housing options. • Information about public benefits and job training programs, including help with resume writing and interviewing skills. • Legal consultations for orders of protection, custody, visitation, child support, divorce, housing, and immigration. (Legal representation is not guaranteed.) • Childcare for children while you receive services on-site. All services are voluntary. You can choose the services that you want. #AwarenessHelpHope

🙌📢 ENDGBV invites service providers of all kinds to join us for our free introductory VIRTUAL TRAINING: "HUMAN TRAFFICKING: What it is and how to address it," Wednesday, July 10, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. We will explore and define: o Labor and Sex Trafficking o Factors that put people at risk o Common misconceptions about the trafficking industry and survivors o Ways to help support survivors in your community o Available resources in the NYC community Participation is encouraged for this training for members of the community and professionals who may be new to understanding human trafficking. TO REGISTER, go to the LINK here: or scan the QR code. #ENDGBV #AwarenessHelpHope