Public Awareness
OPDV Press Releases
(See also Governor's Press Releases)
(See also Press Releases Issued
by Other NYS Agencies)
2011
October 2011
- New York State unveils new website, Facebook page to educate teens, young adults about dating abuse, empower them to make healthy relationship choices
- Times Square Turns Purple For Domestic Violence Awareness Month With Borough President Stringer And NYS Office For The Prevention Of Domestic Violence
September 2011
2010
October 2010
June 2010
- Verizon Launches Domestic Violence Entrepreneurship Program
in New York State
Program to provide one-time grants to entrepreneurs who have escaped the cycle of domestic violence
February 2010
- Control is not love, it's abuse –Gov. David A. Paterson has proclaimed February as Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.
2009
October 2009
- Businesses,
government, non-profit organizations across New York State embrace “Shine the Light on Domestic Violence” initiative
in October
Empire State Building, other prominent structures glowed purple to raise awareness
April 2009
- State Offer New Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence
Resource guide now available in five languages
2008
October 2008
- New York State Turning Purple for October
- Under
Governor Paterson’s
Leadership, State Agencies Enhance Economic
Security for Domestic Violence Victims in the State Workforce. Press conference photos.
- New Yorkers Encouraged to Spread Awareness of Domestic Violence in October
