The Domestic Violence Project of FLSNY

The U.S. Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) defines domestic violence as a "pattern of abusive behavior in any relationship that is used by one partner to gain or maintain power and control over another intimate partner". The definition adds that domestic violence "can happen to anyone regardless of race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or gender", and that it can take many forms, including physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional, economic, and psychological abuse.

Our partners:

FLSNY’s domestic violence educators work in partnership with the Victim’s Resource Center in Newark, NY, an agency which files for any necessary protective orders and provides other necessary legal services related to divorce, child custody, child support, and the safety of the victim. FLSNY and the VRC also staff a bilingual, toll-free hotline for victims of domestic violence.
 
The FLSNY Domestic Violence Project also works in collaboration with a number of other agencies where referrals are needed, including the Rushville Migrant Clinic, the BOCES Geneseo Migrant Mother-Daughter Program, Rural Opportunities, Inc., and the Cornell Migrant Program.

Funding:

 
The FLSNY Domestic Violence Project is funded through a grant from the United States Department of Justice.
 
 

Geographical reach:

 
The Department of Justice grant to FLSNY covers a ten-county area, including Monroe, Cayuga, Niagara, Orleans, Chautauqua, Steuben, Livingston, Oswego, Wayne, and Ontario counties.