AAFSC celebrates the new Culturally Specific Gender Based Violence Initiative.

We rallied to celebrate the new Culturally Specific Gender Based Violence Initiative! This initiative secured $3 million for culturally competent services specifically for immigrant survivors of domestic violence that may include interpretation, referrals, counseling and legal representation for U Visas and T Visas.

We thank Council Members Sandra Ung, Linda Lee and Shekar Krishnan as well as Speaker Adrienne Adams for their leadership and advocacy. We also want to shout out City Council for securing this historic investment to better support survivors of all backgrounds.

Photo Credit: Gerardo Romo / NYC Council Media Unit.