What is Gender-Based Violence? Gender-based violence is any harmful act directed against individuals or groups on the basis of their gender. Gender-based violence can include sexual, physical, mental and economic harm inflicted in various sites, such as the home, workplace, and on the streets. The occurrence of gender-based violence intersects with one’s sexuality, class, citizenship status, and race. Although men and boys are targets of gender-based violence, the victims of such violence are often women, girls, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. The consequences of gender-based violence can have life-long repercussions for survivors. South Queens Women's March is dedicated to curbing gender-based violence, providing resources and educational tools on genderbased violence, and supporting the healing of survivors.
Other steps you can take: Talk to someone you trust about your experiences, such as a friend or family member. Stay connected with folks through text, phone calls, and video chat. Do not isolate yourself. Create a safety plan. Keep your important belongings in a safe place, such as money, food, and important documents. Contact and rely on community and mutual aid groups to access resources.
Common stigmas that prevent us from seeking help: Leaving our marriages is a shameful act. Everyone will think that what is happening to me is my fault. My children will be harmed if I leave my abuser. I may lose custody of my children
If you think you are in an abusive relationship or may know someone that is in an abusive relationship, this list provides many resources you can contact for help. You can hide this resource list from the abuser in a safe place. If you are unsure of what you should do, the organizations listed here can provide you with guidance. It is important to talk to someone about what you are going through. These organizations can also refer you to other resources you may need such as a temporary living space, food, legal support, and counseling.
if I leave my marriage.
Staying with your abuser will do more harm to you and your children. We may often think that people will judge us for leaving our marriage, however, it is important to protect yourself and your children. You have to think about what you and your children need in the situation.
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RESOURCES
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General Queens Family Justice Center (QFJC): Social services, civil legal and criminal justice assistance, and more—all under one roof. QFJC can help with safety planning, mental health and counseling services to support emotional well-being for a victim and their children, referrals to education programs, including workshops to help with budgeting, credit repair, and English as a Second Language (ESL) services, meeting with trained law enforcement, such as NYPD, NYC Sheriff’s Office,
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and District Attorney’s Office, applying for shelter, housing and other support services, information about public benefits and job training programs, legal consultations for orders of protection, custody, visitation, child support, divorce, housing and immigration (legal representation is not guaranteed). All services are voluntary.
To reach QFJC, call 718-575-4545 NYC 24/7 HOPE hotline: (1-800-621-HOPE / 1-800-621-4673; TDD 1-866-604-5350) for safety planning, shelter assistance, and other resources.
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: 24 Hour Hotline (English & español/Multi-language accessibility): 1-800-942-6906 or 711 for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
New York State Chat/Text hotline: Text at 844.997.2121 / Chat: https://opdv.ny.gov/chat.htmloNational
National Domestic Violence 24 Hour Hotline
Legal Safe Horizon Domestic Violence Law Project:
For LGBTQ+ identifying youth looking for support,
718-834-7430 ext. 1101
services or programs, call
Sanctuary for Families (Free Legal Helpline):
7310 or visit www.gaycenter.org
212-349-6009 ext. 246
New York Legal Assistance Group (Legal Resource Hotline): 929-356-9582 Legal Services of New York (Legal Services Hotline): 917-661-4500, multiple languages available.
National Deaf Hotline: Videophone 9am-5pm M-F 1-855-812-1001 or deafhelp@thehotline.org
https://www.iamwomankind.org/get-help/
The Center at 212-620-
Anti-Violence Project 24 Hour Bilingual Hotline: 212-714-1141 https://avp.org/ The Trevor Project: 24/7 Hotline for LGBTQ+ youth 1-866-488-7386.
Runaway and Homeless Youth For information about
1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224
Day One New York (Hotline): 800-214-4150 Sakhi for South Asian Women (Bangla, Hindi, Urdu): 212-868-6741 http://www.sakhi.org Turning Point for Women and Families (Bangla, Hindi, Urdu): 718-262-8722 http://tpny.org Womankind (Hindi, Nepali, Urdu): 888-888-7702
LGBTQ+
Mental Health
runaway and homeless youth services, academic
NYC WELL: To speak to or text a counselor 24/7
programs and youth
call 888-692-9355 or text "WELL" to 65173
employment, call Youth
NYS COVID Emotional Support Helpline:
Connect at 1-800-246-4646
Call 844-863-9314
or email
24/7 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
youthconnect@dycd.nyc.gov