Public Awareness
Bulletins -
Summer 2010 OPDV Bulletin
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From the Executive Director
As we celebrate Independence Day, we might take time to reflect on some of
the barriers to independence faced by victims of domestic violence. In this
issue of the OPDV Bulletin, we discuss how a lack of facility with the English
language can be a barrier to safety for some victims. In addition to the
resources mentioned in the article, OPDV’s victim guide is available
in five languages: http://opdv.state.ny.us/publications/materialslist-order.html.
Recently we were proud to stand with Verizon to announce their first ever domestic violence entrepreneurship scholarship. For some survivors, creating their own business can give them real economic freedom. Get an application by sending an email to: hopelinesmallbiz@verizonwireless.com. An easy way to receive our updates and other news like this is by becoming a fan of our page on Facebook.
And it’s never too early to be planning for October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We hope many of you will join us again in our effort to Turn the State Purple in honor of the victims and survivors for whom we work. We will be sending out packets of information to previous partners; if you want to join in to the ever expanding list of participants get ideas here. This effort costs almost nothing, and yet has the potential to reach millions. As always, we thank you for your hard work during hard times, and invite you to let us know how we can support you.
Amy Barasch
Executive Director
