The Office of Prevention of Domestic Violence in New York is dedicated to strengthening community-based responses to gender-based violence through targeted support services, trauma-informed training, and culturally responsive intervention programs. Its core mission centers on empowering survivors, e...
The Office of Prevention of Domestic Violence in New York is dedicated to strengthening community-based responses to gender-based violence through targeted support services, trauma-informed training, and culturally responsive intervention programs. Its core mission centers on empowering survivors, enhancing system coordination, and preventing domestic and sexual violence through evidence-based practices. Strategic priorities include expanding access to emergency protection orders, delivering specialized training for service providers serving LGBTQI+ and culturally specific communities, and advancing public awareness campaigns addressing technology-facilitated abuse. The agency prioritizes initiatives that integrate mental health services, financial empowerment research, and professional development for frontline personnel to ensure holistic, survivor-centered care.
The agency primarily procures behavioral health and social service support, with a strong emphasis on mental health practitioner services, professional employer organizations for workforce coordination, and training programs for practitioners and advocates. Contracts are typically issued as competitive solicitations without set-asides, favoring performance-based agreements that align with outcome-driven program goals. Procurements often involve technical assistance, curriculum development, and evaluation services to ensure program fidelity and impact measurement.
Primary procurement targets include offices of mental health practitioners, professional employer organizations, and professional development training providers. The agency consistently engages vendors capable of delivering trauma-informed, culturally competent services and developing scalable training curricula. Vendor relationships are built around expertise in gender-based violence intervention, social science research, and community outreach, with a preference for organizations experienced in state-funded human services delivery.
Operated under the New York State government, the agency functions as a centralized unit coordinating prevention efforts across local jurisdictions. It does not maintain a physical headquarters but works through a network of regional partners and service providers. All procurements are conducted through standard state contracting vehicles, primarily competitive solicitations designed to ensure accountability, transparency, and alignment with statewide violence prevention objectives.
