06925P0012-Respect & Responsibility Services RFP

The Respect and Responsibility contract is part of the broader Interrupting Violence at Home initiative launched in 2018 by New York City to address intergenerational cycles of abuse through community-based, non-mandated programs targeting individuals who cause harm in intimate relationships. This innovative program, administered by the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence in collaboration with the Department of Social Services/Human Resources Administration, aims to develop evidence-based, trauma-responsive intervention models that promote accountability and reduce future abusive behaviors. It represents a pioneering effort in the United States to create alternative pathways for harm doers to engage in constructive, non-coercive programming that supports survivors and fosters healthier, equitable communities. The contract, titled “06925P0012-Respect & Responsibility Services RFP,” was posted on January 17, 2025, with a response deadline of February 19, 2025. It involves a funding range between five and ten million dollars and is managed under the NAICS code 561330, indicating its focus on community social services. The primary point of contact for this solicitation is Erica Gitsin, reachable via email at [email hidden]. This initiative underscores the city’s commitment to innovative, community-centered approaches to ending domestic and gender-based violence by engaging harm doers in meaningful, trauma-informed interventions designed to break cycles of abuse and promote healthier relationships across New York City.