Dear Community,
April marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This month is dedicated to raising public awareness and educating our community on how to help prevent violence. Sexual violence remains a pervasive public health, human rights, and social justice issue, and we observe this month to emphasize the need for greater prevention efforts and support for survivors.
We all have a responsibility to support survivors and prevent sexual violence. Below is a list of local resources and organizations to support:
Hotlines:
- NYC Sexual Assault Hotline: 212-267-7273
- Safe Horizon Hotlines:
- Domestic Violence: 1-800-621-4673
- Sexual Assault: 1-212-227-3000
- NY State Hotline for Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence: 1-800-942-6906
Victim Assistance Programs:
- NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx: 718-508-1220
- Safe Horizon Bronx Family Justice Center: 718-508-1275
- North Central Bronx Hospital-Sexual Assault Treatment Program: 718-519-3100
- The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale (The Weibberg Center): 718-581-1472
- Crime Victims Support Services, North Bronx: 718-823-4925
Organizations:
- New York State Anti-Trafficking Coalition: nysatc.weebly.com
- National Organization for Women - NOW-NYC: nownyc.org; 212-627-9895
- Restore NYC: restorenyc.org; 212-840-8484
- New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA): nyscasa.org; 518-482-4222
The evening of April 1st also marks the start of the holy month of Ramadan. I’d like to wish everyone observing a blessed and fulfilling month!
With Gratitude,
State Senator Alessandra Biaggi
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