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Domestic Violence: Finding Safety & Support - About This Publication
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The cover art for this publication,"Like a Butterfly," was created
by Cathy S., a survivor of domestic violence. Cathy, a member of the Rockland
Family Shelter Resource Council, describes it as follows:
"Like a Butterfly" is an image of a butterfly that has just
broken from its cocoon and is beginning to take flight. I hope it will inspire
many people to be able to take the path I have chosen."
OPDV would like to thank Cathy for giving us permission to reproduce her
artwork.
The New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) is an executive level state agency that was set up to help improve New York State's response to domestic violence. OPDV trains people who handle domestic violence cases, like police officers and health care professionals. We raise awareness about domestic violence by creating public education campaigns, including radio and television advertisements, billboards and posters. We work with the Governor and other state agencies to make sure that the needs of people affected by domestic violence are considered and addressed.
OPDV is not a domestic violence program and is not the best resource for emergency help. OPDV staff are available, however, to speak with abused women who are having problems with "the system" - such as the police, courts, or departments of social services. If you are having problems and would like to talk to us, please call our toll free number: 1-866-704-2503. For emergency help, dial 911 or call the NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline. Hotline staff can assist callers in most languages.
