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+ What is Domestic Violence?

About domestic violence

NYS Domestic Violence Hotlines

Domestic violence and specific populations

Batterer Accountability Programs

Domestic Violence Links

+ What Help is Available?

NYS Domestic Violence Hotlines

Help for victims, family and friends

Computer Safety

Additional benefits and services

+ What Do Professionals Need to Know?

NYS domestic violence resources

+ Information by Subject

Child protective services

Criminal Justice

Social services

Community Coordination

+ How Can You Make a Difference?

If someone you know is abused

If someone you know is a victim of sexual assault

Donate / volunteer

Community coordination

Funding Opportunities

Domestic Violence Entrepreneurship Program

Verizon Wireless and the Verizon Foundation, in conjunction with the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, launched the Verizon Domestic Violence Entrepreneurship Grant Program in 2010. The goal of the grant program is to provide start-up funding to entrepreneurs who have escaped the cycle of domestic violence and are ready to put their skills to work to get a small business up and running. Learn more