NYC mom Lilly joins us to share her story experiencing domestic violence - physically, mentally, emotionally, and financially. While the abuser was incarcerated for the abuse and after his release, he continued to harass Lilly, even though she an order of protection. The system addressing domestic violence in NYC must be improved.
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Resources:
24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-621-HOPE (4673)
HRA Domestic and Gender-Based Violence Support - https://www1.nyc.gov/site/hra/help/domestic-violence-support.page
NYC HOPE Resource Guide to help you or loved one experiencing domestic or gender-based violence - https://www1.nyc.gov/nychope/site/page/home
Victim assistance organization operating a network of programs across New York City communities. They assist survivors of all forms of violence.
Crime Victims Hotline: 1-866-689-HELP
SafeChat offer information, advocacy and support: https://www.safehorizon.org/safechat/
Other resources: https://www.safehorizon.org/am-i-being-abused/
24-hour Hotlines:
Safe Horizon's 3 Hotlines:
DV - 1-800-621-HOPE
Rape and Sexual Assault - 212-227-3000
Crime Victims - 1-866-689-HELP
NYC Anti-Violence Project (AVP) (specialize in working with LGBTQ+ survivors) - 212-714-1141
Violence Intervention Project (specialize in working with Latinx survivors) - 1-800-664-5880
Womankind (specialize in working with Asian survivors) - 1-888-888-7702
Resources & Services for Orders of Protection
WomensLaw Legal Information on Restraining Orders
Talk It Out Mental Health Counseling PLLC
Talkitoutcounselingservices@gmail.com
