Prevention of Domestic Violence, Office for the

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Agency Web Site: http://www.opdv.ny.gov/Link to External Website

Mission

The Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence (OPDV) works to improve the State's response to, and prevention of, domestic violence by providing support for local programs; offering policy advice and proposals at the state and local level; providing training and public education; and administering awareness activities.

Organization and Staffing

OPDV, led by an Executive Director, has four bureaus, including: Bureau of Law and Public Safety; Bureau of Finance and Operations; Bureau of External Affairs and Bureau of Family and Victim Resources. The Domestic Violence Fatality Review Team includes 20 members representing primarily state and local public safety agencies. The Advisory Council has 27 members including representatives from 11 state agencies, the Governor's Office, the Legislature and local nonprofit providers.

Budget Highlights

The FY 2024 Executive Budget recommends All Funds appropriations of $11.98 million for the Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence. Compared to last year, this is an increase of $1.1 million, which supports the modernization of gender-based violence policy, as well as a training program for forensic evaluators. The Executive Budget recommends a workforce of 35 FTEs, an increase of six positions compared to the FY 2023 Budget.

Program Highlights

NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Text, Chat, and Hotline

The NYS Domestic and Sexual Violence Hotline provides trained counselors who respond to a variety of service needs including crisis intervention, supportive counseling, and information and referral services. Callers to the Hotline include victims of domestic and sexual violence, concerned others (e.g., family members, friends and co-workers), and professionals (e.g., professionals from human services, health care and criminal justice).

External Affairs

The Bureau of External Affairs enhances the agency’s outreach to survivors and to open new channels of communication to enhance the general public’s broader knowledge of domestic violence. In the coming year, the Bureau of External Affairs will continue to work to reach new audiences and engage more partners in the quest to end gender-based violence.

Campaigns

OPDV's public awareness and prevention campaigns employ a holistic, cross-discipline use of strategies including, but not limited to, social media, print publications, virtual panels and focus groups, media events with notable guests, and partnerships with relevant community agencies. Ongoing campaigns include Asking for a Friend, Engaging Men and Boys, Hotline Language Access, Reproductive Coercion and Technology-Assisted Abuse.

ALL FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Category Available
FY 2023
Appropriations
Recommended
FY 2024
Change From
FY 2023
Reappropriations
Recommended
FY 2024
State Operations 4,340,419 5,146,000 805,581 0
Aid To Localities 6,535,000 6,835,000 300,000 9,246,500
Total 10,875,419 11,981,000 1,105,581 9,246,500

ALL FUND TYPES
PROJECTED LEVELS OF EMPLOYMENT BY PROGRAM
FILLED ANNUAL SALARIED POSITIONS
Program FY 2023
Estimated FTEs
03/31/23
FY 2024
Estimated FTEs
03/31/24
FTE Change
Administration
General Fund 24 30 6
Internal Service Funds 5 5 0
Total 29 35 6

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2023
Recommended
FY 2024
Change
General Fund 2,533,419 3,185,000 651,581
Internal Service Funds 666,000 820,000 154,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 1,100,000 1,100,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 41,000 41,000 0
Total 4,340,419 5,146,000 805,581
Adjustments:
Transfer(s) From
Special Pay Bill
General Fund (45,419)
Appropriated FY 2023 4,295,000

STATE OPERATIONS
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2023
Recommended
FY 2024
Change
Administration
General Fund 2,533,419 3,185,000 651,581
Internal Service Funds 666,000 820,000 154,000
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 1,100,000 1,100,000 0
Special Revenue Funds - Other 41,000 41,000 0
Total 4,340,419 5,146,000 805,581

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF PERSONAL SERVICE APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service Regular
(Annual Salaried)
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 2,873,000 589,581 2,873,000 589,581
Total 2,873,000 589,581 2,873,000 589,581

STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Supplies and Materials
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 312,000 62,000 64,000 0
Total 312,000 62,000 64,000 0
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Travel Contractual Services
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 72,000 0 159,000 62,000
Total 72,000 0 159,000 62,000
STATE OPERATIONS - GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF NONPERSONAL SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE UNDISTRIBUTED
APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Equipment
Amount Change
Administration 17,000 0
Total 17,000 0

STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED
(dollars)
Program Total Personal Service
Amount Change Amount Change
Administration 1,961,000 154,000 1,200,000 154,000
Total 1,961,000 154,000 1,200,000 154,000
STATE OPERATIONS - OTHER THAN GENERAL FUND
SUMMARY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND CHANGES
FY 2024 RECOMMENDED CONTINUED
(dollars)
Program Nonpersonal Service
Amount Change
Administration 761,000 0
Total 761,000 0

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY FUND TYPE
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Fund Type Available
FY 2023
Recommended
FY 2024
Change
General Fund 6,035,000 5,835,000 (200,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 500,000 1,000,000 500,000
Total 6,535,000 6,835,000 300,000

AID TO LOCALITIES
ALL FUNDS FINANCIAL REQUIREMENTS BY PROGRAM
APPROPRIATIONS
(dollars)
Program Available
FY 2023
Recommended
FY 2024
Change
Administration
General Fund 6,035,000 5,835,000 (200,000)
Special Revenue Funds - Federal 500,000 1,000,000 500,000
Total 6,535,000 6,835,000 300,000

Note: Most recent estimates as of 02/01/2023