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New York Times Article: For Abused Women, a Pandemic Lockdown Holds Dangers of Its Own
“We’re having really difficult conversations.” — Katie Ray-Jones, chief executive of the National Domestic Violence Hotline As millions across the U.S. stay home to help flatten the curve, domestic violence organizations and support systems are scrambling to adapt to the rapidly shifting landscape. Read the full New York Time’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/24/us/coronavirus-lockdown-domestic-violence.html
READ MOREHighlight on Office for Women Director, Robi Schlaff
Highlight on Robi Schlaff, Director of Westchester County’s Office for Women. Originally published in March 2020 Newsletter March is Women’s History month and we met with Robin Schlaff, known to most of us as Robi, to talk about the Westchester County Office for Women (OFW), where she serves as Director, and her involvement with Hope’s […]
READ MOREExecutive Director, CarlLa Horton, speaks on Harvey Weinstein Verdict
CarlLa Horton speaks to News 12 Executive Director, CarlLa Horton, speaks to News 12 on the Harvey Weinstein Verdict. “It is a big victory for the #metoo movement, but it’s not as big a victory as we would have hoped.”
READ MOREHope’s Door Welcomes New Board Members
Hope’s Door Welcomes New Board Members Hope’s Door is excited to welcome four new members to our Board of Directors. “The Hope’s Door Board of Directors is thrilled to welcome Dan Lipka, Marisol Sanchez, and Melissa Szot to its Board,” states Kristen Gizzi, Hope’s Door Board President. “Each with their diverse experience and vast knowledge […]
READ MORESTAR Chapters Raise Awareness During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
STAR Chapters Raise Awareness During Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month, a national effort to raise awareness about teen dating abuse. The Hope’s Door Love Shouldn’t Hurt program is joining this effort by hosting awareness events in schools across Westchester County. Take a look at […]
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