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AVP Condemns Anti-Black Mass Shooting Hate Violence in Buffalo

May 17, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cindi Creager, CreagerCole Communications (646) 279-4559, cindi@creagercole.com New York, NY – The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) condemns the heinous anti-African American Hate violence incident at a supermarket in Buffalo that occurred on May 14th. Statement from AVP Executive Director, Beverly Tillery: “AVP is outraged over the racist mass shooting this past weekend, which directly targeted[...]

AVP Condemns Draft Opinion Overturning Roe v. Wade

May 3, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cindi Creager, CreagerCole Communications (646) 279-4559, cindi@creagercole.com New York, NY – The New York City Anti-Violence Project (AVP) joined the chorus of voices speaking out against the widely circulated leaked draft Supreme Court opinion that overturns Roe V Wade. Statement from AVP Executive Director, Beverly Tillery: “Overturning Roe v. Wade would unleash a direct assault on the reprod[...]

National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) Applauds Passage of the Violence Against Women Act

March 15, 2022

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Cindi Creager, CreagerCole Communications (646) 279-4559, cindi@creagercole.com New York, NY - The National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP) celebrates the passage of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Reauthorization Act of 2022. VAWA creates and supports responses to intimate partner violence/domestic violence, sexual assault dating assault, and stalking. The legislation, signed i[...]

Building Community Safety During Rise of Hate Violence

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[...]

AVP Demands Sweeping Changes to NYC Jail Systems, Closure of Rikers, and for Permanent End to Solitary Confinement

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 [...]

The Work Continues: Demands for NYC Mayor and NYPD

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[...]

Safety Planning for Protests

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[...]

Tips for When Staying Home Isn’t The Safest Plan

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[...]

AVP Honors Trans Day of Remembrance and Resilience

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[...]

Thank You for Attending Courage 2018! Pictures + more.

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[...]

NCAVP Supports The Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act

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[...]

Call on Congress to stop family separation and protect immigrant survivors

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[...]