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  2. Womankind (charity) - Wikipedia

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    In 2008, Womankind launched the Hitting Home project, becoming the first domestic violence agency to work with child welfare agencies to address domestic violence in New York City. In 2009, Womankind was awarded a 20-bed facility by the New York State Homeless Housing and Aid Company, which is now known as Peace House – the second of ...

  3. New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence - Wikipedia

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    NYSCADV currently unites over 135 domestic violence programs and shelters in cities and regions across New York. NYSCADV works to do policy analysis, training and technical assistance, and education, and is dedicated to helping local programs establish, promote and expand anti-violence education, prevention, organizing, advocacy and direct ...

  4. Safe Horizon - Wikipedia

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    Safe Horizon, formerly the Victim Services Agency, [6] is the largest victim services nonprofit organization in the United States, [7] [8] providing social services for victims of abuse and violent crime. Operating at 57 locations [9] throughout the five boroughs of New York City. [10]

  5. Sanctuary for Families - Wikipedia

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    Sanctuary for Families is a New York City-based non-profit organization dedicated to aiding victims of domestic violence and their children. Founded in 1984, its services include crisis intervention, emergency and transitional shelter, legal assistance and representation, adult and child counseling, and long-term follow-up care.

  6. Urban Resource Institute - Wikipedia

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    Through the 1990s and 2000s, URI continued to bolster its services catered toward survivors of domestic violence and adults with developmental disabilities. [2] Nathaniel M. Fields has been the President and CEO of Urban Resource Institute since 2012, when the organization split from its affiliate and became independent. [2] [3]

  7. Center Against Domestic Violence - Wikipedia

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    The Center Against Domestic Violence is an American not-for-profit organization dedicated to preventing violence in the family and promoting the well-being and economic independence of women and children. It provides safe shelters, a network of supportive services, advocacy, education and resource information, and coalition building.

  8. Sakhi for South Asian Women - Wikipedia

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    Since it was founded, Sakhi has helped more than 10,000 people experiencing violence. [1] The organization also works with the South Asian immigrant community in New York City to prevent abuse. [1] Sakhi, as an organization believes that it is important to not only advocate for women's safety, but also for their civil rights. [2]

  9. National Domestic Workers Alliance - Wikipedia

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    A version of this bill of rights was passed in New York in 2010 thanks to the NDWA's advocacy, and similar legislation has recently been introduced in California. [2] [6] Ai-jen Poo is the president and Jenn Stowe is the executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance. [7] Poo was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.