NYC Go Purple Day and Events Hosted Citywide to Spread Awareness and Share Resources with Survivors

NEW YORK, NY - The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) launched its annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM) campaign and accompanying calendar of events, including “NYC Go Purple Day,” to alert New Yorkers about the resources and services available to survivors throughout New York City. During DVAM, events are held around the city to raise awareness about domestic violence, uplift survivors, celebrate advocates and providers serving survivors, and share critical information about resources. On “NYC Go Purple Day” (October 20th) local buildings and landmarks across the city light up in purple, and New Yorkers are encouraged to wear purple to show support for survivors.

Domestic violence (DV) occurs in every part of our city, among people of all races, cultures, religions, and income levels. It can happen to anyone regardless of age, gender, or sexual orientation. While domestic violence is considered one of the most under-reported crimes, in 2021 there were 260,084 domestic violence incident reports filed by the NYPD – an average of 700 a day. In 2021, there were 93,735 calls to New York City’s 24-hour Domestic Violence hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673), with 6,970 unique requests for shelters. The NYC Hope website, which has information about gender-based violence and resources for survivors had 50,100 visits – an average of almost 140 visits a day.

“DVAM highlights the City’s efforts to keep our community safe and free from violence,” said Cecile Noel, Commissioner, NYC Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence. “As Mayor Adams has said before, domestic and gender-based violence is a public health crisis and we must take a coordinated, holistic approach to address the acute and unique needs of survivors. Our office works to implement this approach daily, and we are thrilled have the support of the Adams administration in developing and implementing new programs to interrupt cycles of violence and enhance support for survivors throughout the City. Join us this month and raise awareness of the dynamics and impacts of domestic violence, lift up the stories and experiences of survivors, share vital information and resources, and wear purple on NYC Go Purple Day.”

The Adams administration’s commitment to advancing the City’s responses to domestic and genderbased violence is supported with multiple innovative strategies and initiatives including:

“NYC Go Purple” is October 20, 2022

On “NYC Go Purple Day” local buildings and landmarks across the city will light up in purple including City Hall, the David N. Dinkins Manhattan Municipal Building, Gracie Mansion, Queens Borough Hall, Staten Island Borough Hall, One Police Plaza, The Parachute Jump in Coney Island, The Arsenal in Central Park, Bronx County Courthouse, 1 World Trade Center, Bank of America Tower, and Four Times Square.

New Yorkers can show their support for survivors by wearing purple and posting pictures to social media using the hashtags #DVAM2022 #ENDGBV #AwarenessHelpHope #GoPurple #NYCGoPurple #DVAM, and attending one of the many DVAM events listed on ENDGBV’s Citywide calendar which can be found at www.nyc.gov/endgbv. The public is also encouraged to host events, workshops, trainings or gatherings with other community members and to add those to the Citywide calendar using this online form. ENDGBV’s 2022 DVAM Resources & Social Media Toolkit is available to the public to help promote DVAM 2022 and share survivor resources.

About the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence

The Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) develops policies and programs, provides training and prevention education, conducts research and evaluations, performs community outreach, and operates the New York City Family Justice Centers. We collaborate with City agencies and community stakeholders to ensure access to inclusive services for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence (GBV). GBV can include intimate partner and family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking. Read more about the term.

The NYC Family Justice Centers are co‐located multidisciplinary service centers providing vital social services, civil legal, and criminal justice assistance for survivors of domestic and gender-based violence and their children—all under one roof. For more information, visit nyc.gov/ENDGBV or visit us on visit us one Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

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