“I believe that we should fight for those who need someone in their corner and I will continue to stand in support of victims of domestic violence. The Assembly’s commitment to preventing domestic violence mirrors my own values to continue to do everything we can to bring an end to this abhorrent crime. The bills the Assembly passed will provide much-needed support and access to resources to help victims of domestic violence rebuild their lives and move forward.”

Victims of domestic violence and sexual assault can seek help 24 hours a day by calling New York’s toll-free hotline at 1-800-942-6906 or Albany County Crime Victim and Sexual Violence Center’s Sexual Assault Hotline at 518-447-7716. For further information, visit the New York State Office of Victim Services’ website at ovs.ny.gov, the New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence website at opdv.ny.gov or Crime Victim and Sexual Violence at albanycounty.com/Government/Departments/CrimeVictimandSexualViolenceCenter