Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence

The Mayor's Office to Combat Domestic Violence (OCDV) formulates policies and programs, monitors the Citywide delivery of domestic violence services, and works with diverse communities to increase awareness of domestic violence. OCDV works closely with community leaders, health care providers, City agencies, and representatives from the criminal justice system to hold batterers accountable and to create solutions that are critical to preventing domestic violence in New York City.