Category: General

December 9, 2021

This week, a Long Island man accused of sending dozens of violent threats to New York metro area LGBTQ organizations and the NYC Pride March over several years was arrested by federal agents. These threats have terrorized many in our community and are part of the increase in hate violence impacting LGBTQ New Yorkers. At the New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP), we know that hate violence against LGBTQ individuals and communities remains ramp[...]

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September 15, 2021

Contact: Audacia Ray, New York City Anti-Violence Project, aray@avp.org Esais Johnson, a young gay Black man with autism, died at Rikers Island last week after he languished a month in the jail. The Department of Corrections failed to deliver him to three separate court hearings, preventing him from paying his $1 bail. Johnson is the tenth person in Department of Corrections custody that has died in the jail system since December 2020, a huge [...]

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April 22, 2021

Trigger Warning: mentions of fatal police violence Many of us breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday when Derek Chauvin was convicted of all charges for the killing of Goerge Floyd. For some of us, the verdict comes with the hope that perhaps this signals a move forward in our collective work to hold law enforcement accountable for the deadly violence they perpetrate against Black and brown people. But even with our relief, we know there is so much[...]

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June 28, 2020

A safety plan is a way to think through what you need to keep yourself and others safe, connect with people and resources to keep yourself and others safe, and it helps to prepare you for action if confronted with violence or attempted acts of violence. In the context of protests, safety planning is about thinking through potential risks, making a communication plan, and connecting with peers. While a safety plan cannot prevent all acts of violen[...]

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March 26, 2020

While being at home is best practice to avoid the spread of this virus, for some it may carry other risks. Many survivors are navigating a difficult reality: staying home to keep themselves and their community safe may keep them isolated with the person(s) causing them harm. This could be a partner, a roommate, or a family member. If you’re unsafe, try to consider what your options are and remember AVP is here to help with navigating available[...]

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November 20, 2018

We honor the trans elders who have fought for the freedom to live their lives authentically and and openly. We honor those who are still here today -fighting for justice, visibility and respect. We  honor trans youth, who have always mapped our way forward and continue to light our way. We remember the folks that continue to go unnamed, misgendered and deadnamed. We see who you are and all that you were. In your death, we say your name loudly an[...]

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October 12, 2018

October 12, 2018 Thank you to all who attended and supported our 22nd Annual Courage Awards! I also want to take this time to thank our honorees: Minneapolis City Council VP, Andrea Jenkins; singer-songwriter, Shea Diamond; Senior VP of HBO, Rich Palermo; and the cast and crew of FX's Pose. Last night's acceptance speeches not only moved and inspired our community, but also underscored the importance of National Coming Out Day and our ho[...]

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July 27, 2018

The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), a coalition of more than 50 LGBTQ anti-violence organizations across the country, urges congress to pass the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2018. The bill was introduced on July 26, 2018 by Representative Jackson Lee and contains realistic and much needed enhancements to our current law. The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) remains the only piece of federal legislation t[...]

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June 20, 2018

NCAVP joins The National Task Force to End Sexual and Domestic Violence in calling for Congress to stop family separation and protect immigrant survivors! Call Your Member of Congress today to Stop Family Separation and Protect Immigrant Survivors. Find your Congressional Representative here and Tell Them to Oppose the two pending “moderate” (sic) Immigration Bills that Harm Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault. The[...]

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October 2, 2017

Dear friends, We are heartbroken and disturbed by the tragic and fatal stabbing that occurred on the morning of Wednesday, September 27 at the Urban Assembly School for Wildlife Conservation in the Bronx. We mourn the death of Matthew McCree and hope for the recovery of Ariane LaBoy. Our hearts go out to Abel Cedeno, the families of all three of the youth involved, and the entire school and neighboring community in which the lives of so many h[...]

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September 15, 2017

The Board of Directors of the New York City Anti-Violence Project cordially invites you to the: Courage Awards Wednesday, October 11th 6:00 - 9:30 PM* Current, Pier 59, Chelsea Piers** 23rd Street and West Side Highway *details on VIP reception forthcoming. **Please note, Current at Chelsea Piers is an updated location. The Courage Awards will not be held at Broad Street Ballroom. Honoring: Vice President Joseph R. Biden A steadfast[...]

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September 13, 2017

by Catherine Shugrue dos Santos, MSW Co-Director of Client Services at AVP One month ago today, Nazis and white supremacists inflicted pain and violence in the streets of Charlottesville, Virginia, and we simply can’t afford to let our feelings of disgust and outrage fade. If we, as white people, do not stand up, step up, and actively fight each and every effort by hate groups and the government to roll back the rights of people of color, w[...]

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