In January, We Recognize

Stalking Prevention & Awareness Month

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, a time to shed light on the serious and often overlooked crime of stalking. Discover how stalking intersects with domestic violence, learn about key resources for survivors, and get involved in important initiatives like the National Day of Action on January 18, 2025. Together, we can make a difference!

Click here to read the full blog post and learn how you can take action.

National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month

January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about modern slavery and its devastating impact. Did you know human trafficking often intersects with domestic violence, creating unique challenges for survivors?

Learn how to recognize the signs, explore the latest legislative efforts in New York State, and find out how you can take action to support victims and survivors.

Read the full blog post and join the movement today!

Upcoming NYSCADV Events

2025 Annual Membership Meeting

Join us on Monday, March 10, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY, for an informative, challenging, thought-provoking, and inspirational day. Domestic violence advocates' leadership is at the foundation of the work to end domestic violence. Leadership takes many forms for advocates, and their work is broad and evolving. There is much we can learn from the lessons advocates share, and equally important are the opportunities to apply this knowledge to our shared work to bring about positive social change.

Registration is Opening Soon!

2025 Economic Empowerment Summit Request for Proposals

NYSCADV's second annual Economic Empowerment Summit will delve into economic justice as a transformative tool for survivors to rebuild independence and achieve financial security after experiencing abuse. This year’s summit will provide advocates with essential skills and resources to empower survivors toward economic independence, workforce development, and understanding the complex connections between financial and mental well-being.

We seek dynamic speakers and facilitators ready to present critical topics that inspire and drive economic empowerment for domestic violence survivors. Your expertise could make a meaningful impact!

Submission Deadline: January 23, 2025

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

About the Event:

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 April 1, 2025.)

Regular Registration $125.00

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER