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|  November 21, 2011 - Announcing the Expansion of Legal Services for Immigrants in Need of Defense Counsel and Immigrants Who Are Domestic Violence Victims
October 28, 2011 - Raising Awareness About Domestic Violence and Promoting Services Available to Victims in the Bronx
August 17, 2011 - The Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) announced a localized community outreach effort to raise awareness about domestic violence and promote services available to victims – starting with Conely Island, Sheepshead Bay and Brighton Beach in Brooklyn, where domestic violence homicides have occurred this year. OCDV Commissioner Yolanda B. Jimenez was joined by Inspector Kathleen O’Reilly, Commanding Officer of the New York City Police Department, Domestic Violence Unit, and Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs Commissioner Fatima Shama.
August 12, 2011 - Mayor Bloomberg, DoITT Commissioner Carole Post and Mayor’s Office to Combat Domestic Violence (Commissioner Yolanda Jimenez launched the New York City Supported Training and Employment Preparation Services (NYC STEPS) program. In collaboration with the technology company NetApp, NYC Steps provides free workplace and computer skills training to help individuals prepare for entry-level jobs in the technology field. The first NYC STEPS will be New York City Family Justice Center clients.
February 2, 2011 - Announcing a Human Trafficking Forum, "Stolen People, Stolen Dreams", Hosted by the Queens Family Justice Center and the Greater Queens Chapter of Links, Inc. November 23, 2010 - A Special Thanksgiving Family Literacy Session for Domestic Violence Victims and their Children Attending the Brooke Jackman Literacy Program Summer 2010 - Everyone Has a Right to a Healthy Relationship: Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Reminds New Yorkers Through a Campaign Displayed in Everyday Places
September 8, 2010 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Celebrates Graduation Ceremony for the Children and Parents Attending the Center's First Brooke Jackman Literacy Program at the New York City Family Justice Center, Queens
April 19, 2010 - Mayor Bloomberg and Domestic Violence Commissioner Jimenez Open New York City's Third Family Justice Center
February 17, 2010 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Hosts a Teen Dating Violence Workshop for Friends and Family
February 2, 2009 - Healthy Relationship Training Academy Workshops in Brooklyn Surrounding National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Week and Valentine's Week
October 17, 2008 - Children Who Have Witnessed Abuse Display Message of Peace at the New York City Family Justice Center in Brooklyn
July 15, 2008 -Mayor Bloomberg, District Attorney Brown, and Commissioner Jimenez celebrate the opening of the City's second Family Justice Center
March 5, 2008 - Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn Announce Domestic Violence Civil Protection Act to Broaden Protections for Unmarried Domestic Violence Victims
February 11, 2008 - The New York City Healthy Relationship Training Academy Hosting Peer Education Workshops in a Dozen Locations throughout Bronx. Nearly 600 Bronx Teens Will Learn About Healthy Relationships and Dating Violence During Valentine's Week
October 25, 2007 - Mayor Bloomberg and New York City Task Force on Domestic Violence and Permanent Housing Announce First-Ever Housing Subsidy Program Targeted to Domestic Violence Victims
September 24, 2007 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence joins the New York Latinas Against Domestic Violence to promote healthy relationships among teens in the Washington Heights community
September 12, 2007 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Commissioner Yolanda B. Jimenez announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women has awarded New York City a $1.5 million grant
Read the Press Release
April 23, 2007 - Mayor Bloomberg Announced the Official Start of Construction for New York City's Second Family Justice Center Located in Kew Gardens, Queens
October 4, 2006 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Verizon Wireless Launch Citywide Cell Phone Recycling Drive
July 20, 2006 - New York City's First One-Stop Domestic Violence Center, the New York City Family Justice Center in Brooklyn, Has Helped Over 3,500 Victims and 800 Children Find Safety and Support in its First Year
May 18, 2006 - Mayor Launches Public Awareness Campaign and Announces V-Day Festival to End Violence Against Women and Girls
May 12, 2006 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Joins New York Junior League (NYJL) and New York Road Runners to Host Second Annual NYJL Mother's Day Race: A Race to Erase Domestic Violence
July 20, 2005 - Mayor Bloomberg and Domestic Violence Commissioner Jimenez Announce Opening of the Family Justice Center
June 6, 2005 - Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Creating Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee
January 13, 2005 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Verizon Wireless Launch 2005 Phone Recycling Drive
December 15, 2004 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Joins Local and International Leaders to Announce Preview New Public Service Announcements in the 109th Precinct
October 4, 2004 - Mayor Bloomberg Announces Creation of the Family Justice Center to Provide One-Stop Essential Services to Domestic Violence Victims
April 20, 2004 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Joins Local and International Leaders to Announce Language Line Pilot Program in the 115th Precinct
March 24, 2004 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Joins the NYPD, Local Leaders, and Community Organizations in the 46th Precinct to Promote Safety in the Home
March 11, 2004 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Joins the New York City Police Department 72nd Precinct, the Trinity Healing Center, and Local Community-Based Organizations to Promote Safety in the Home
March 11, 2004 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence Partners with The Altria Group, Inc., the New York Women's Agenda, and the Corporate Alliance to End Partner Violence to Launch the New York Breaks the Silence Together Public Information Campaign
December 22, 2003 - Mayor Bloomberg Signs Legislation Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence in the Workplace
October 22, 2003 - Mayor Bloomberg Announces Housing Initiatives to Aid Victims of Domestic Violence
May 14, 2003 - Mayor Bloomberg Announces Domestic Violence Project Heal
February 10, 2003 - Mayor Bloomberg Releases Campaign Accountability Report Listing the Status of Every Campaign Promise
January 23, 2003 - Mayor Bloomberg Delivers 2003 State of the City Address
December 19, 2002 - Mayor Bloomberg signs legislation promoting access to emergency domestic violence services and shelter
December 19, 2002 - ACS Commissioner William C. Bell and Domestic Violence Commissioner Yolanda Jimenez Remind Families of City Resources Available to Them During the Holidays
October 22, 2002 - Mayor Bloomberg Announces Use of Digital 911 Technology to Combat Domestic Violence
October 8, 2002 - Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence and Verizon Wireless Launch Phone Recycling Drive
May 9, 2002 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Announces Creation of Domestic Violence Response Teams to Combat and Prevent Domestic Violence
January 2, 2002 - Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg Appoints Commissioner of the Department of Investigation and Commissioner of the Office to Combat Domestic Violence
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