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	A.V.O.N. Mentoring ProgramThe Advanced Volunteer Opportunity Network (A.V.O.N.) Mentoring Program is an initiative of the Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence with support from the AVON Foundation for Women through the Mayor's Fund to Advance New York. The A.V.O.N. Mentoring Program pairs experienced professionals from various industries with qualified NYC Family Justice Center clients to focus on developing technical, professional, and personal skills, including networking, interviewing skills, and professional etiquette. The A.V.O.N. Mentoring Program will provide professional guidance, offer advice and feedback on employment goals, introduce mentees to professional networks, and teach mentees the tools to cultivate networking opportunities to enable professional growth. We wish to thank the AVON Foundation for Women for their support of the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City and the A.V.O.N. Mentoring Program. Download the Program Flyer Click here to learn more or to become a mentor
	City Announces Groundbreaking of Family Justice Center in ManhattanThe construction of the City's fourth Family Justice Center, in Manhattan, was announced on October 24 at a groundbreaking ceremony attended by Mayor Bloomberg, DA Vance, Speaker Quinn, Deputy Mayor for Legal Affairs Robles-Roman, OCDV Commissioner Jimenez, and members of the community and press. Read the press release
	“Don’t Be a Victim of Financial Fraud” ForumOCDV recently hosted a forum on financial abuse and identity theft in domestic violence and elder relationships. Presenters from the FTC, NYC DCA Office of Financial Empowerment, The Financial Clinic, NYPD, Legal Aid Society, Housinglink, Social Security Administration, Brookdale Center on Aging, among others, spoke on a variety of topics to over 300 attendees. The abridged presentation is posted below. The forum was held at the Signature Theater, sponsored by the Allstate Foundation. View the Financial Forum presentation Visit our Publications page to download brochures
	Search the Resource Directory of Domestic Violence ServicesThis online directory provides information on services available to domestic violence victims throughout the City. Before visiting or referring a domestic violence victim to any of the organizations listed, contact the organization to ensure that appropriate services are available. You can also contact the NYC 24-hour, toll-free domestic violence hotline (1-800-621-HOPE). Go to the Resource Directory
	Watch a Video About the NYC Family Justice CentersThe Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence partnered with NYC Media to create a clip on domestic violence for the show, "That's So New York". Watch and learn about the New York City Family Justice Centers in the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, where you can meet with a prosecutor, speak with a trained counselor, and apply for housing and financial assistance in just one visit while your children play safely in the next room. Filmed at the NYC Family Justice Center, Bronx.
	Hear the Stories of Women Helping Victims in NYCThe Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence, the NYC Commission on Women's Issues and NYC Media present "NYC Women: Make it Here, Make it Happen," a docu-series featuring women who are making significant contributions to our City. Below are video clips featuring two women working to help victims of domestic violence. Robina Niaz Sarah "BJ" Jung View more of the videos from "NYC Women: Make it Here, Make it Happen"
	Determine Your Eligibility for BenefitsUsing ACCESS NYC, you can screen your family for up to 35 City, State, and Federal health and human service benefit programs. In addition to screening, you can learn about the programs, how to apply, where to go, and even print filled in applications. Learn more