Center Against Domestic Violence

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• 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 3

  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 CEO Judith Kahan 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 »

• Events

  The Center Against Domestic Violence is co-sponsoring the NYC Healthy Teen Relationship Conference on Friday May 21st. This year's Healthy Teen Relationships Conference will explore how different types of media influence society and our view of gender and relationships. 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 »

• 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 »