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Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Bushwick and Beyond

A directory for finding support, counseling and alternatives to police for survivors of domestic violence.

By Lee Barnes

Oct. 5, 2021 · 4 min read

Guides

Resources for Domestic Violence Survivors Living in Bushwick and Beyond

A directory for finding support, counseling and alternatives to police for survivors of domestic violence.

Lee Barnes October 5, 2021Oct 5, 2021 · 4 min read

This October marks the 35th annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

Domestic violence remains a prevalent issue throughout New York and the United States. Last year, there were 616 family-related homicides in New York City alone, according to the New York City Domestic Violence Fatality Review Committee’s 2020 Annual Report.

Between 2010 and 2019, 77.1% of intimate partner homicide victims were women. Victims were disproportionately Black and Hispanic. According to the Local Law 38 Report of 2020, there were a total of 79,200 domestic violence incidents reported to the NYPD. In Bushwick, there were 1,060 incidents reported to police in 2020.

Given these statistics, calling the police in cases of domestic violence may seem like the most obvious option for some. However, a…