Domestic Violence Information, Policy, and Resources

Domestic violence impacts the lives of many women, children, and families. Its consequences can be serious.
 
In this section you will find information about resources that can help if you are experiencing domestic violence. You will also read about federal and local laws regarding domestic violence, including the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which regulates housing policy.

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior that occurs between family members and/or intimate partners. The perpetrator uses violence against intimate partners to gain power and control over them. Intimate partners can include your current or former husband or wife or boyfriend or girlfriend, your child's mother or father, or a partner who you live with or used to live with. Domestic violence can be physical, sexual, psychological, or economic abuse. It occurs in every country, in every neighborhood, among people of all races, cultures, religions, and income levels. It can happen to you no matter how old you are, whether you are male, female, or gender non-binary, and no matter what your sexual orientation is. Domestic violence is a crime.

Resources

NYCHA has housing and resources available to victims of domestic violence in the following categories:

• Current NYCHA public housing residents
• Applicants for NYCHA public housing
• Current Section 8 (HCV) Tenants

If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the Domestic Violence Hotline at 311 or 800-621-HOPE (4673).

Press Releases & Testimonies

• NYCHA Statement on Testimony to the New York City Council Public Housing Committee (10.14.14)

• New York City Council Testimony: Committee on Public Housing – Statement from Brian Clarke, NYCHA VP of Operations, on Domestic Violence in NYCHA Developments (10.14.14)

• Mayor de Blasio, Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Pierre-Louis and Housing Authority Chair Olatoye Mark First Day of Work for City's First Ever Public Housing Domestic Violence Response 10-Member Team

Are you an #UpStander?

All New Yorkers share a responsibility to end domestic violence. Learn how you can be a part of the UpStander movement in New York City.

Audio Description: New Yorkers share and talk about the responsibility that a bystander has when they witness domestic abuse. Mayor Bill de Blasio, Chirlane McCray, Rosemonde Pierre-Louis, and many others give a call to action to all of those that can make a difference to end domestic violence. With the #UpStander movement people are encouraged to take a stand.

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