Monday, October 3, 2022, Rochester, N.Y. – Congressman Joe Morelle, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello, with support from Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and State Senator Samra Brouk, issued a joint proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “The last several years have brought to light the devastating consequences domestic violence has on families nationally…
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Rutherford and Willow Receive Creatives Rebuild New York Grant
SARAH C. RUTHERFORD TO WORK IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WILLOW CENTER AS RECIPIENT OF CREATIVES REBUILD NEW YORK’S ARTIST EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM Rutherford’s Appointment as Artist-in-Residence Begins July 1, 2022 Rochester, NY— Muralist Sarah C. Rutherford and Willow Center announced today that they received an Artist Employment Program (AEP) grant from Creatives Rebuild…
Ask Me Anything
February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. 1 in 3 teens in the U.S. will experience physical, sexual, or emotional abuse by someone they are in a relationship with before they become adults. Join Lisa Nolan, Willow’s Director of Prevention Education, in our first series of Ask Me Anything for parents and…
Statement from Willow Center
“Jessica Northrup’s abduction, captivity, and escape highlight the fact that abusive relationships can escalate to dangerous levels of violence quickly. We stand with Jessica and we applaud her courage and strength. We applaud Chief Mears and the Ogden Police Department for their quick response to ensure justice. October is DV awareness month. This situation has…
County, City and State Officials Unite for Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Friday, October 1, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. – Monroe County Executive Adam Bello and Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres, City of Rochester Commissioner of Recreation and Youth Services, with support from Assemblywoman Sarah Clark and Assemblyman Demond Meeks, issued a joint proclamation declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. “The last year has been inordinately challenging for families…
Willow and RESOLVE Formally Unite: Merger Creates Unparalleled Continuum of Survivor Services
July 6, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — Long-time collaborators Willow Domestic Violence Center (Willow) and RESOLVE of Greater Rochester, Inc. (RESOLVE) announce a merger, which went into effect on July 1, to expand staff clinical expertise and mental health services within Willow. RESOLVE’s experience providing therapeutic support since 1998 will complement the continuum of services that…
Willow Domestic Violence Center Announces Tiffany Welch-Quinn as Chief Operating Officer
February 2, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — Willow Domestic Violence Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Tiffany Welch-Quinn, MSW, MPA, LNHA (she, her) to its executive leadership team. As Chief Operating Officer, Welch-Quinn will oversee the delivery of Willow Center’s survivor-centered programs and services throughout the Greater Rochester region. “I am thrilled to welcome…
Statement from Willow Domestic Violence Center CEO Meaghan de Chateauvieux and Bivona Child Advocacy Center Executive Director Deb Rosen
February 2, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — As parents, watching the video of a distressed nine-year-old child being handcuffed and pepper sprayed was deeply disturbing. As leaders of agencies that stand against violence and provide support services for victims, we see this incident as an anguished cry for help, not only for this young child, but…
Local advocates applaud Cuomo’s proposals to combat domestic violence in 2021
Director of Advocacy Services, Alison Francis-Lord, and RESOLVE of Greater Rochester’s Interim CEO, Mary Whittier, discussed the potential and importance of Governor Cuomo’s proposals to address domestic violence on WXXI with Beth Adams. Click here to read more.
Willow Welcomes New Board Members
WILLOW DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS Five Newly Appointed Members Begin Terms January 2021 January 12, 2021, Rochester, N.Y. — Willow Domestic Violence Center is thrilled to welcome five newly-elected board members: Mubarak Bashir, Victor Sanchez, Denee Stirpe, Tashanda Thomas, and Dr. Daniele Lyman-Torres were voted on at the December 2020 Board of…