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Does social media have an impact on our romantic relationships?

Posted by David Wallace on August 20, 2019

August is Romance Awareness Month. To test your knowledge, try our informative quiz.    

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Spotlight on Kristen Gizzi, Esq.

Posted by David Wallace on August 19, 2019

Originally published in August 2019 Newsletter Experiencing various forms of abuse throughout her life resulted in a deep rooted desire to make a difference and to turn powerlessness into empowerment. As a result, Kristen Gizzi has emerged as a strong, empathetic and zealous advocate.  But what really shines through as she speaks, is her deep […]

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Retirement of Gwen Wright from OPDV

Posted by David Wallace on July 9, 2019

Hope’s Door joined with domestic violence advocates and others in late June to honor Gwen Wright upon her retirement as Executive Director of the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. In addition to her 20+ years with OPDV, Gwen served as Executive Director of the New York State Coalition Against Domestic […]

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Denim Day 2019

Posted by David Wallace on April 24, 2019

Hope’s Door supports survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence this Denim Day and every day. History of Denim Day: In 1998, the Italian Supreme Court overturned a rape case because the sexual assault survivor was wearing jeans. The Court stated that because the jeans were tight, the victim must have helped her attacker remove […]

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Profile of Stacey Neumann, Director of Legal Services at the Hope’s Door Legal Center

Posted by David Wallace on April 18, 2019

Originally published in April 2019 Newsletter Back Story Stacey Neumann walks fast, thinks fast and talks fast.  It’s always been like this – in fact, her grandfather predicted she’d be a lawyer because she talked a blue streak from the moment she uttered her first word, and as she grew, she was known for creating […]

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