When

Tuesday May 3, 2016 from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM EDT
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Where

Empire State Plaza - Meeting Room 6
Concourse Level
Albany, NY 12242

 
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Contact

NYSCADV 
New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence 
518-482-5465 
jclark@nyscadv.org 
 

LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY DAY - MAY 3, 2016

Thousands of New Yorkers are impacted by abuse - in fact, New York has the highest demand for domestic violence services in the country. Our state must respond with solutions that meet the diverse needs of survivors and their families, and that work to prevent domestic violence from occurring in the first place.

As a coalition representing domestic violence programs and the survivors they serve across New York State, NYSCADV knows that the best legislation comes when the voices of survivors and advocates are heard. And this is what NYSCADV's annual Legislative Advocacy Day is for: to convey a unified message, representative of the unique needs of a diverse range of survivors, to our state government that will protect rights, promote justice, and prevent domestic violence.

NYSCADV is pleased to announce that Mary Kay, Inc. is serving as the primary sponsor for our 2016 Legislative Advocacy Day! Through their Lobbying For Good program, Mary Kay staff and members of their independent sales force work in collaboration with state domestic violence coalitions to lobby Congress and state legislatures on issues including the Violence Against Women Act and, most recently, teen dating violence awareness and prevention. We are excited that Mary Kay will be sponsoring a lunch for LAD participants and will be joining advocates from across the state to support our legislative advocacy efforts.
 
On May 3rd, join a vibrant, diverse and innovative group of advocates and allies from across New York State to raise our voices and relay a unified message to the legislature and governor: it's time to pass meaningful legislation to protect survivors of domestic violence in New York State!

 

LOGISTICAL DETAILS

When: Tuesday, May 3, 2016

  • 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM Registration and networking (Please be sure to eat breakfast prior to  arrival)
  • 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM Policy Forum - Speakers to be announced
  • 11:45 AM – 12:30 PM Mary Kay Power Lunch
  • 12:45 PM -   1:00 PM  Group Photo  
  •   1:15 PM -   4:15 PM  Legislative Visits (scheduled by attendee)

Where: Empire State Plaza, Meeting Room 6, Concourse Level, Albany, NY 12242

Who Should Attend: Staff and volunteers from organizations that provide services to those affected by intimate partner violence and their families, as well as organizations, programs, or entities in New York that are concerned with domestic violence and intimate partner sexual violence. We encourage and support survivors, their families, allies and community members to attend. 

Meet With Your Legislators: Attendees are responsible for scheduling meetings with their assembly members and senators. We encourage you to schedule these appointments after 12:45 PM so that you are able to attend the entire program and eat lunch. If you need guidance in scheduling these visits, please contact our Director of Public Policy at 518-482-5465 or policy@nyscadv.org.

Prepare For Your Legislative Meetings: NYSCADV will host webinars that will provide lobbying tips and describe the legislation to help you prepare for your legislative visits. If you are interested in participating in one of these webinars, please click on the "Register Here" link below with the preferred date/time to proceed to the registration page.