Reflection on 45 Years of Impact

As we approach the close of 2023, we reflect on the incredible journey that the New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NYSCADV) has traversed over the past 45 years. This milestone is a poignant opportunity to reflect on our achievements and anticipate exciting prospects.

Throughout this year, NYSCADV has steadfastly committed itself to providing education and support to advocates and partners across New York State and beyond. We take pride in sharing that in 2023 alone, we conducted over 70 training sessions, offering over 100 hours of invaluable training hours, and welcomed over 4,000 registrants eager to contribute to our cause.

A notable highlight of the year was NYSCADV's participation in the National Restoryation Project. This initiative, employing storytelling, sought to understand the collective experience of domestic violence service providers and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on their work over the past few years.

Additionally, we forged a meaningful partnership with the New York State Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NYSCASA) for the Aspire New York project. Together, we engaged in the vital work of involving men in primary prevention and exploring opportunities for promoting healthy masculinity. This collaborative effort also extended to presenting the 8th Annual Primary Prevention Summit.

2023 also saw the launch of a training course for Forensic Custody Evaluators in collaboration with the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence is a testament to the power of advocacy. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of advocates, community partners, and legislators, this training is now a requirement for all Forensic Custody Evaluators in New York State, marking a significant step forward in supporting the well-being of survivors and their children.

Our commitment to supporting the needs of both survivors and advocates extended to developing a Hotline training series, a direct response to the specific requests of advocates working on the frontlines.

On the policy front, our team worked tirelessly to advocate for legislative change, aiming to increase stable, equitable, and reliable funding for domestic violence programs. We focused on ensuring survivors' access to safe, stable, and affordable housing, advocating for a nuanced understanding of domestic violence survivors in courts, promoting survivors' economic empowerment and stability, safeguarding access to reproductive healthcare, championing primary prevention and survivor equity and so much more.

As we celebrate these accomplishments, we acknowledge that much work still needs to be done. As we bid farewell to 2023, we extend our deepest gratitude to all our volunteers, donors, government and community partners, domestic violence advocates, and others who have supported our work. Your unwavering commitment to our cause has been instrumental in our success.

As we eagerly anticipate the new year, we look forward to sharing our plans for 2024 with you soon. Together, we can continue making a positive impact on the lives of those affected by domestic violence.

Thank you for your steadfast support.

Learn more about the History of the DV Movement in New York State in the most recent episode of our podcast, Voices Against Violence: Advocacy in Focus. Click here to listen.

Check out our policy section for more highlights of the year and to view our legislative session summary.