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 rate 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
