Center Against Domestic Violence

If you are a member of the media you may use the resources below. For other media inquiries contact Rona Solomon at 718-254-9134.

• Luz's Story has a Happy Ending

  Read about a survivor who joined our support group and moved her family to safety. Read More »

• Giving Tuesday

  Help families living in our shelter purchase holiday gifts on #GivingTuesday - Nov 27th. Read More »

• RAPP Saved!

  NYC Council Restores RAPP Funding. Thank you New Yorkers. Read More »

• Center Against Domestic Violence and The Maria Project Commemorate Domestic Violence Awareness Month October 2011

  This October – Domestic Violence Awareness month - The Maria Project will team up with the Center Against Domestic Violence to give voice to the many untold stories of family violence. The Center will partner with the Maria Project on October 27 at the Baruch Performing Arts Center to host performer Marcella Goheen in her touring solo show The Maria Project. Read More »

• It's Time to Talk Day

  December 8, CADVNY is joining forces with LIZ CLAIBORNE INC. and its other partners for It's Time to Talk Day, an annual event that encourages greater public dialogue about domestic violence. Read More »

• Change the Vibe Postponed

  Our annual gala has been postponed. Stay tuned for details coming soon. Read More »

• Help Save Teen RAPP

  Help save RAPP March 8 marks the 99th International Women’s Day, to celebrate women's advancement and highlight the need for continued vigilance and action. This Women’s Day I will testify at the New York City Council, fighting to save the Center Against Domestic Violence signature prevention program, Teen Relationship Abuse Prevention Program - RAPP. Read More »

• Your Voice Needs to be Heard!

  We need you to help save RAPP! Please go to the Mayor’s feed back page and simply copy and paste the letter below with your signature. Your voice needs to be heard to save RAPP. Read More »

• Teen Date Violence Awareness Month

  Center Against Domestic Violence and Brooklyn BP Marty Markowitz are co-sponsoring an event to mark Teen Date Violence Awareness & Prevention Month. Read More »

• Year End Message from CEO Judith Kahan

  It is humbling when somebody who puts himself in the line of fire to ensure our freedom thanks us. Recently, a young soldier on leave from Iraq visited our shelter to give us a generous gift - he wanted to help the children of Women's Safe Start the way we helped his family reach safety in 2002. Read More »

• It's Time To Talk Day December 8

  Center Against Domestic Violence, New York City’s leader in teen date violence prevention will participate this year in It’s Time to Talk Day. This national event gives Americans the opportunity to talk about relationship abuse. The Center’s Deputy Director Rona Solomon will be part of Liz Claiborne Radio Row. The Center’s teen peer leaders will distribute literature and lapel pins at New York City high schools and intermediate schools. Read More »

• Breakfast Panel with Barrie Levy

  Barrie Levy, nationally renowned domestic and sexual violence trainer and author of What Parents Need to Know About Dating Violence, will moderate the Center Against Domestic Violence panel of experts, Tuesday, October 27, 2009, from 8:00am to 9:30am at the Harvard Club of NYC, 35 West 44th Street. Tickets cost $100 and include a continental breakfast. Read More »

• Current events highlight the need for RAPP

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• Teen Violence Statistics

  All teens, regardless of ethnicity, or socioeconomic background are vulnerable to relationship violence. Relationship abuse also happens in same-sex relationships. Read More »