What does your digital footprint reveal about you? Stalkers use your online activity and social media to learn personal info and track victims. Simple posts and photos may reveal your current location, where you live/work/go to school, who your family/friends are, and more. #StalkingAwarenessMonth
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Government Administration
Albany, New York 1,427 followers
OPDV is a state agency that creates policy, educates the public, and trains professionals on gender-based violence.
About us
Our mission: To improve New York State's response to and prevention of domestic violence with the goal of enhancing the safety of all New Yorkers in their intimate and family relationships. Our vision: To create a State in which communities and systems are committed to supporting and promoting equality, dignity and respect so that individuals can feel safer in their intimate and family relationships. Our role: To advise the governor and legislature on policies and best practices; train professionals across the state and; serve as a resource on the issue of domestic violence.
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http://www.opdv.ny.gov
External link for New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
- Industry
- Government Administration
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Albany, New York
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1992
Locations
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Primary
Get directions
80 South Swan Street
Albany, New York 12210, US
Employees at New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
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Kristen Wagner, Esq.
Attorney
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Katie Gordon
Government Affairs & Healthcare Policy Specialist
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Jacquie Slater
Jacquie of all trades…award winning former broadcast journalist now serving as the Director of Public Information for the NYS OPDV. Single mom…
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Mary Walsh
Assistant Director of Policy at NYS Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Updates
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📢Two new exciting opportunities to work with OPDV on training programs! ▫️Enough is Enough Training & Technical Assistance Center ▫️Gender-Based Violence ERPO Training & Technical Assistance Program We are now accepting proposals from qualified organizations. For more info and to submit ➡️ 🔗Enough is Enough: https://ow.ly/k5Vg50UKqQK 🔗ERPO: https://ow.ly/qVxU50UKrFm
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OPDV Executive Director Kelli Owens on the passing of Cecile Richards- “It was a pleasure and honor to serve under Cecile Richards’ leadership while working at Planned Parenthood. I stand proudly with Governor Kathy Hochul in honoring her legacy through our shared mission of ensuring all women have access to safe and supportive reproductive care.”
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OPDV celebrates the legacy and activism of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today! OPDV is closed today in observance of this holiday, but help is always available Text: 844.997.2121 | Call: 800.942.6906 | Chat: opdv.ny.gov
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Today marks the third National Day of Action for Stalking Awareness! NYS landmarks will be illuminated in yellow today in honor of those impacted by stalking and all forms of gender-based violence. #NSAM2025 #NSAMDayofAction
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According to a 2020 poll from NortonLifeLock, 1 in 10 Americans used “stalkerware” to track partners and exes. These apps are secretly installed on victims’ phones to track their activity. For more info about “stalkerware” apps check out: https://ow.ly/c6vB50UArby #StalkingAwarenessMonth
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OPDV’s Executive Director Kelli Owens and Executive Staff yesterday watching the 2025 State of the State! #SurvivorCentered #TraumaInformed #CulturallyResponsive
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These are just a few of the initiatives Governor Kathy Hochul unveiled in her 2025 State of the State to help combat #GenderBasedViolence and support survivors. OPDV is committed to continuing the state's mission to stop #DomesticViolence and all #GBV with a #SurvivorCentered, #TraumaInformed, and #CulturallyResponsive approach!
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