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Funding for '09

$92,770,000

Employees

222

Who funds this program?

City

25,979,000 (28%)

State

23,560,000 (25%)

Federal

43,231,000 (47%)

How is the money spent?

Salaries

9,665,000 (10%)

Contractual Services

16,494,000 (18%)

Other Services

66,506,000 (72%)

What your money funds:

This program is responsible for providing temporary housing, emergency shelter and supportive services for victims of domestic violence and their children.

This program directly operates one emergency domestic violence shelter, oversees the operations of 38 private emergency residential programs funded by the City, and provides client referrals for eight transitional housing programs for victims of domestic violence.

1. Project No Violence Again (NoVA): Addresses the needs of domestic violence victims seeking emergency housing from the Department of Homeless Services. The NoVA social workers are stationed in several of the DHS transitional housing facilities to provide counseling, referrals and information to families affected by domestic violence,
2. Domestic Violence Liaison Unit (DVLU): The unit, in response to the Family Violence Option Act of 1997, provides some protection to victims of domestic violence who may be further endangered if they have to comply with public assistance requirements, such as employment and child support. Domestic Violence Liaisons are social workers who are stationed in Job Centers. When a public assistance participant or applicant reveals they are being abused, the DV Liaison will assess their safety needs and provide temporary waivers from program requirements for clients whose safety is at risk.
3. Shelter Literacy Program: This program features domestic violence shelter based libraries designed to promote education, literacy and cultural awareness. Libraries are equipped with books, magazines, encyclopedias, and other materials relevant and interesting to both children and adults.
4. Nonresidential Domestic Violence Services: These programs offer counseling, groups, information about domestic violence, referral to specialized services, advocacy in court and for public benefits, as well as community outreach throughout the five boroughs.
5. According to HRA/DSS, in FY08, the Department had an active caseload of 3,209 people experiencing domestic violence and in non-residential programs (not in shelter). Additionally, the Department had 2,144 emergency beds available through its shelters and contracted providers.