The purpose of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) Domestic Violence Taskforce is to work towards the integration of domestic violence services for LGTBQ individuals in both domestic violence agency or an LGTBQ agency while remaining sensitive to issues including but not limited to: gender identity, race, class, immigration status, HIV status, religion and ability. We aim to operate on three levels:
- Offer support and educational opportunities to Committee members.
- Work towards integration of LGBTQ issues in domestic violence agencies and domestic violence issues in LGTBQ agencies.
- Educate greater NYC social service community on domestic violence in the LGBTQ community.
The New York City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Domestic Violence Taskforce presents:
Save the Date!
The New York City Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender
and Queer Domestic Violence Taskforce presents:
Real Lives, Real Survivors 2008
Intimate Partner Violence and Intersecting Identities
The Third Annual Conference on LGBTQ Intimate Partner and Domestic Violence
Date: Thursday, October 2, 2008 from 9am – 4:30pm
Location: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, New York City 10011
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Real Lives, Real Survivors 2008:
Intimate Partner Violence and Intersecting Identities
Conference Registration Form
Conference date: Thursday, October 2, 2008, 9am – 4:30pm
Conference location: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, 208 West 13th Street, New York City 10011
Taskforce website: www.nyclgbtdvtaskforce.com
To register, complete this form and mail it with payment* to:
Catherine Hodes
Safe Homes Project
Box 150429 Van Brunt Sta.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Tel: (718) 788-6947
Fax: (718) 369-6151
Catherine_hodes@goodshepherds.org
*The check for registration should be made payable to: "Sanctuary for Families". Please write “LGBTQ DV Conference” in the memo line of the check.
You may register the day of the Conference if space permits.
Pre-registration is encouraged to secure a space at the Conference. For more information, contact Catherine Hodes at catherine_hodes@goodshepherds.org.
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The NYC LGBTQ DV Taskforce is a coalition of LGBTQ organizations and anti-violence organizations in New York City. Our members include:
Co-Chairs
Sonia Mansoor
Public Benefits Legal Advocate
Sanctuary for Families
Phone: (212)349-6009 ext. 314
Fax: (212)566-0344
Email: smansoor@sffny.org
http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
Catherine Hodes
Program Director
Safe Homes Project
Hotline: (718)499-2151
http://www.safehomesproject.org
Members
Catherine Shugrue dos Santos, MSW
Deputy Clinical Director for Economic Empowerment Programs
Sanctuary for Families
Phone: (212)349-6009 ext. 283
Fax: (212)349-6810
http://www.sanctuaryforfamilies.org
Silvia M. Dutchevici, MA
Director of Crisis Shelters
Sanctuary for Families
Phone: (212) 349-6009 ext. 223
sdutchevici@sffny.org
Brett Figlewski, Esq.
Sanctuary for Families
Staff Attorney
Community Law Project
Phone: (212)349-6009 ext. 340
Fax: (212)566-0344
Andrew Sta Ana
Equal Justice Works Fellow
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Structure/Membership
Purpose: To review the NYC LGBTQ DV Taskforce's structure, membership and mission.
Training / Capacity
Purpose: Assessing the capacity of the NYC LGBTQ DV Taskforce and facilitating training and development for LGBTQ DV issues.
Legislative
Purpose: Assess legislative initiatives relevant to LGBTQ DV issues.
Website
Purpose: To create and maintain the NYC LGBTQ DV Taskforce's website.
Conference
Purpose: To plan the NYC LGBTQ DV Taskforce's annual conference.
- Create vetted LGBTQ resource and literature binders
- Draft advocacy plans to integrate LGBTQ issues into domestic violence organizations
- Develop and complete research project, which speaks to the integrated needs of the domestic violence and LGBTQ communities.
- Educate the Committee- internally and with external sources
- Provide tools which assist agencies to establish LGBTQ / DV support groups
Domestic violence as pertaining to the LGBTQ Committee is a pattern of controlling and coercive behavior, which can involve physical, sexual, economic, emotional and/or psychological abuse.