Join us on April 30th for 'Queering Healing From Sexual Violence,' a free webinar where we will share information on sexual trauma and how it relates to LGBTQIA+ communities, while providing tools and resources for healing sexual trauma.

Register today! avp.fyi/svamevent

April is Sexual Violence Awareness Month(SVAM). As an extension of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, SVAM includes a wider scope of violence including harassment, stalking, tech/online violence, intimidation and other threatening and/or violent circumstances.

Join us on April 15th for 'Hacking The Housing Crisis,' a free webinar for LGBTQIA+ folks who are facing eviction and/or searching for affordable housing. Learn valuable tips and resources for how to navigate the ongoing housing crisis in NYC.

Register: avp.fyi/hackinghousing

Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd, as our Advocacy Unit hosts 'Taming Your Taxes,' a free webinar for the LGBTQ+ and HIV-affected community that will provide tools and tips to file your taxes confidently this tax season.

Register below.

avp.fyi/taming-taxes

We're pleased to announce TRANSFORM, a 15-week intensive group for LGBTQ+ people who have or may cause harm through sexual violence.

Begins on April 16, 2024, meets every Tuesdays at 4:30PM(EST). Virtual and free.

Register below.

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AVP mourns the death of Righteous Torrence “Chevy” Hill, a 35 year old trans man killed in Atlanta.

Chevy was a pillar in the Atlanta LGBTQ+ community, not only as the owner of his salon, Evollution, but as a community leader, creating a safe space for Black, LGBTQ+ people.

You don't have to heal alone. We know that it can difficult, but it's ok to reach out for help.

If you are an LGBTQ+ or HIV-affected survivor of violence, contact our hotline at 212-714-1141 for services ranging from counseling to legal support.

AVP is closed for walk-in hours through the end of the week. For assistance, please contact our hotline at 212-714-1141.

We uplift Communities United for Police Reform's response to Governor Kathy Hochul subway safety plan: bit.ly/3V3JPEX

March 8th is #InternationalWomensDay ! We celebrate all women and join in the call to #InspireInclusion , particularly for trans women and femmes, because women will only truly be liberated when all women are seen, heard affirmed.

'Despite the obstacles, we continue to achieve, change and claim power.' #BlackQueerHistory #BlackHistoryMonth

The Trawicks need everyone who cares about making New York City safer to stand with them. Take action for Kawaski Trawick and follow this link and make your voice heard. #FireThompsonAndDavis avp.fyi/forkawaski

Sadly the Trawicks aren't the only family facing this enormous pain. 17 families of New Yorkers killed by police share the grief & join the call to #FireThompsonAndDavis . Edward A. Caban Mayor Eric Adams prove #NYPD can hold its own accountable and #FireThompsonAndDavis avp.fyi/trawickletter

These delays take a toll on a family who will never see their son again. Holidays like Thanksgiving will always feel emptier. The Trawicks can't have Kawaski back, but they could have accountability in his death if Edward A. Caban and Mayor Eric Adams take action and #FireThompsonAndDavis

.@NYmag’s @errollewis article calls out the obstruction and delays of the NYPD and joins the call for accountability. Demand Mayor Eric Adams and Edward A. Caban #FireThompsonAndDavis today. #NoMoreDelays ! avp.fyi/nymag

1,665 days since the Trawicks lost their son, and the officers who took his life are still free and working. This is unacceptable, @NYPDDC Mayor Eric Adams we need action now! #FireThompsonAndDavis for #KawaskiTrawick

It only took 112 seconds for #NYPD officers Herbert Davis and Brendan Thompson to end #KawaskiTrawick 's life. It has been 4 years. We demand Mayor Eric Adams and Edward A. Caban #FireThompsonAndDavis today.

Today we uplift #KawaskiTrawick 's name and echo calls for accountability. As we think about the upcoming holiday season we hold his family close as they go one more year in a lifetime with him gone & demand Mayor Eric Adams & Edward A. Caban #FireThompsonAndDavis today.

From money scams to blackmail and coercion, our ‘Tech Abuse 101' factsheet provides tips and resources to help you stay safer in the digital world. Visit this link to learn more and register for our upcoming webinar. avp.fyi/techabuse

Join this urgent community town hall on 11/6 and demand @nyccouncil pass the #HowManyStopsAct for NYPD transparency now! bit.ly/HMSAVT2023