Join us May 28 and 29, 2025, in Queensbury, NY, for our second annual Economic Empowerment Summit, where we explore economic justice as a tool for survivors to rebuild independence and financial security after abuse. The summit will focus on providing advocates with skills and tools to equip survivors with tools for economic independence, workforce development and the complex interplay between financial and mental well-being.

Be part of this impactful event and help shape the future of violence prevention.

Registration Fees:

Early Bird Registration: $75.00 (Ends Today!)

Regular Registration $125.00

Scholarships Available!

NYSCADV Legislative Advocacy Activities Coming Up This Month

Domestic violence advocates from around New York State will be connecting with their legislators this month to urge their support of four critical pieces of legislation. These bills aim to prioritize the safety of children in New York’s Family Courts, provide protections for DV survivors from coerced debt, ensure living wages for DV advocates and streamline the way New York contracts with human services providers.

Specifically, we will be advocating for passage of:

1. A6194/S5998: Known as Kyra’s Law, would require courts to conduct a prompt evidentiary hearing to review any findings or allegations of domestic violence or child abuse before issuing orders of custody or visitation;

1. A3038A/S1353: Would prohibit creditors from enforcing a consumer debt incurred as a result of fraud, intimidation or economic abuse and would create a private right of action by the debtor against creditors who violate the prohibition;

1. A2590/S1580: Would provide staff of residential and non-residential domestic violence programs, OVS-licensed crime victim service programs and DOH-licensed rape crisis programs with a cost-of-living adjustment; and,

1. A506/S2075: Would streamline New York’s contracting processes to reduce delays in contract execution with and reimbursements to not-for-profits providing services to DV survivors and other vulnerable New Yorkers.

If you would like to participate in these events, we encourage you to attend our one-hour prep webinar on April 10^th at 3:00pm, where attendees will learn more about these legislative priorities and best practices for communicating with state legislators. Please register here to attend.