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AVP, Trawick Family and coalition outraged at decision to not fire officers who killed Kawaski Trawick
April 13, 2024
On Friday, NYPD Commissioner Edward Cabán issued a late day press release announcing the two officers who killed Kawaski Trawick in his home nearly five years ago will not be […]
Read MoreAnnouncing NCAVP expansion and invitation to 2024 Initiative Information Sessions!
February 23, 2024
The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs invites organizations, agencies, and programs that support LGBTQ+ survivors of any violence to attend information sessions on NCAVP 2024 focus initiatives, with opportunities for […]
Read MoreA special announcement from AVP’s Executive Director and Board
February 20, 2024
Dear Members of the AVP and LGBTQ+ Communities, Today, we share with you the news that AVP’s Executive Director, Beverly Tillery will be stepping down after eight years of dedication […]
Read MoreAVP & Partners Celebrate NYC City Council Overriding How Many Stops Act Veto
January 31, 2024
The New York City Anti-Violence Project joins Communities United for Police Reform and all of the New Yorkers who have advocated to pass the How Many Stops Act and the […]
Read MoreLearn more about the harm LGBTQ+ Safe Spaces faced in 2022.
LGBTQ Safe Spaces Protection Project
Celebrate 40 change makers who have played an important part in AVP’s forty-year history!
AVP’s 40 Change Makers
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