Violence Resources

Manhattan

CONNECT
Helps victims of domestic violence navigate the legal system.
P.O. Box 20217, NYC 10001-0006
(212) 683-0015
(212) 683-0605 (legal advocacy helpline)
www.connectnyc.org

NYC Gay and Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP)
Free and confidential crisis-counseling, support and advocacy to victims of crime - including bias crime, rape and sexual assault, domestic violence, HIV/AIDS related violence, police misconduct or a pick-up crime.
240 West 35th Street 2nd Floor
(212) 714-1141
www.avp.org

Rashawn Brazell Memorial Fund
Aims to establish sustainable tribute that promotes critical thought about impact of violence and intolerance, particularly on queer communities of African descent. Seeks to empower future generations of activists and scholars by providing financial support and mentoring opportunities.
P.O. Box 211, NYC
(206) 203-1335
www.rashawnbrazell.com

Safe Horizon/ Domestic Violence Shelter Program
Phone counseling, info, referral to City services, advocacy, support.
2 Lafayette St., 3rd Fl., NYC
24-Hour Hotlines:
800-621-HOPE (domestic violence)
800-577-7777 (crime victims)
212-227-3000 (rape/sexual assault)
www.safehorizon.org

Soulforce NYC
Organization committed to ending the spiritual violence caused by anti-LGBT religious policies and teachings.
c/o Andrew Brewer, 50 E. 4th St., NYC
(212) 777-8444
[email protected]

STEPS to End Family Violence - Youth CAP (Changing Abusive Patterns)
Offers individual counseling, support groups, court and legal advocacy, resource and referral.
8:00am - 8:00pm
1968 2nd Avenue
(646) 315-7600

Brooklyn

The Center for Anti-Violence Education
Self-defense and martial arts for women, transgender persons, children, and teens. Programs develop skills, knowledge, awareness to enable participants to heal from, prevent, and counter violence.327 7th St. 2nd Fl. Brooklyn, NY
(718) 788-1775
www.caeny.org

Park Slope Safe Homes Project
(718) 499-2151