Domestic Violence Project at the Urban Justice Center

Domestic Violence Project at the Urban Justice Center Attorneys & Advocates providing a holistic approach for survivors of intimate partner violence

Domestic Violence is a pattern of behavior used by one person in a relationship to control the other person.

1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men have experienced domestic violence/sexual assault before the age of 18


MYTH: Domestic violence only happens in straight relationships
FACT: Statistics by the NCAVP show that Domestic Violence occurs in 25-30% of same-sex relationships - about equal to the rat

e of occurrence in straight relationships. MYTH: The law does not protect victims of LGBTQ Domestic Violence
FACT: While police officers may remain confused when attempting to sort out incidents involving same gender couples, THE LAW IS ON YOUR SIDE. ASK YOURSELF:

- Do you feel afraid or responsible for your partners' temper or behavior?
- Does your partner call you names, insult you, or humiliates you - in private or in public?
- Have you been hit, kicked, shoved?
- Are you wrongly accused of having affairs or being unfaithful?
- Does your partner threaten to 'out' you if you do not do what your partner says?
- Have you been forced to have sex? TO GET HELP, REACH OUT - at a safe time CALL

Domestic Violence Project Hotline - (718)-875-5062

NYC 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline - (800)-621 HOPE

We are honored to have the following individuals serve on our Advisory Board:
• Bita Goldman, Esq.
• Christine Raniga, Esq.
• Ted Farley, Esq.
• Susan Murray
• Heather Navo, Esq
• Anouck Giovanola, Esq
• Fleur Massena

Highlights from last week's book fair in collaboration with ! We love sharing books, time, and stories with our clients...
05/21/2026

Highlights from last week's book fair in collaboration with ! We love sharing books, time, and stories with our clients and their families ✨

A belated Happy Mother's Day from our DVP Family to yours 🩷
05/12/2026

A belated Happy Mother's Day from our DVP Family to yours 🩷

5 days later and we’re still smiling. Dancing, eating, karaoke, and coloring — what a special way to celebrate mother's ...
05/05/2026

5 days later and we’re still smiling. Dancing, eating, karaoke, and coloring — what a special way to celebrate mother's day! We're so grateful to be able to celebrate the JOY in survival with our whole DVP community. Happy early Mother’s Day to all!

Thanks for coming Sanctuary for Families! Last week, our organizations partnered for a presentation on SFF's summer teen...
04/28/2026

Thanks for coming Sanctuary for Families! Last week, our organizations partnered for a presentation on SFF's summer teen program: Camp Hope (a sleepaway camp for youth impacted by domestic violence). When our organizations work together and meet clients where they are, we help ensure that all survivors can access the care resources they need to reclaim their power.

Thank you to Columbia University WILP for hosting last week's panel on women's rights through a legal and policy lens. W...
04/21/2026

Thank you to Columbia University WILP for hosting last week's panel on women's rights through a legal and policy lens. We were thrilled to have DVP's own family law attorney Laiba Asad join Maryam Mohammed-Miller, MPA of Planned Parenthood of Greater New York , and Allegra Fishel of Gender Equality Law Center. It was an incredible discussion on a timely, crucial topic that speaks to the civil freedoms of survivors across our city and state.

Grateful to be part of this conversation and to everyone who came out to attend!

04/14/2026

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Take action today at the link in our bio! It only takes two minutes. Keep your community safe.

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Thank you for having us Voces Latinas! Check out some highlights from our workshop this past weekend, “Immigration and S...
04/07/2026

Thank you for having us Voces Latinas!

Check out some highlights from our workshop this past weekend, “Immigration and Survivors of Domestic Violence”.

Now more than ever, it's critical that our organizations work together, ensuring that immigrant survivors know their legal options. In the face of so much fear and uncertainty, knowledge is the best defense.

04/02/2026

Ahora más que nunca, es crucial que nuestras organizaciones trabajen de manera conjunta. Cuando podemos trabajar juntas, reunierse con nuestra comunidad allí donde está , y empoderar a los inmigrantes en Nueva York con el conocimiento necesario para protegerse, todos estamos más seguros.

Hope to see you there!
04/01/2026

Hope to see you there!

Last week, DVP clients and peer leaders contributed to a powerful gallery exhibition organized by the lovely .dance at ....
03/26/2026

Last week, DVP clients and peer leaders contributed to a powerful gallery exhibition organized by the lovely .dance at . Flowers made by the DVP community went on display as part of an impactful interactive exhibit honoring lives lost to femicide. 🌷

Address

40 Rector Street, Fl 9th
New York, NY
10006

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+18333214387

Website

http://dvp.urbanjustice.org/, http://bit.ly/toolkitEAD

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