Darrackodrama t1_ivzc60m wrote on November 11, 2022 at 7:03 PM

I happen to work at one of the places in this city that deals with survivors of DV as a lawyer. Sadly I don't think it would be ethical to refer him to us, unless he finds us through official channels. And we don't provide direct housing placements anyways but hopefully some advice helps.

...........a few things to keep in mind;

Depending on income he may be entitled to free representation on a divorce or custody case, from orgs like legal aid society, safe horizons, nylag etc.

He can try to get an Order of Protection from family court, and an order of protection from criminal court after he makes a police report (if he wants to go the criminal route), he can put in an application for Office of Victims Services compensation if he does file a police report, he can also opt to end the marriage with the spouse be it in an uncontested divorce with the other spouse orrrrrr fight it out in supreme court via a contested divorce.

As far as housing he can try the mayors office for prevention of DV, but Safe Horizons arguably offers the biggest menu of services and I think they do include direct emergency housing placements.

https://www.safehorizon.org/our-services/safe-place-to-stay/

Hope this helps

gunhed76 OP t1_ivzdf2l wrote on November 11, 2022 at 7:11 PM

Thanks this is very helpfuk

BlackcatMemphis76 t1_iw02sml wrote on November 11, 2022 at 10:07 PM

Hi! There’s something called homebase they don’t answer the phone that much, but you can look the address up online and go up there. That’s what I did. Also the other person is right call the cops and he needs to record her hurting the baby, voice should be ok. I know it’s going to be hard but if he does the footwork to get a housing voucher. And! If the child’s in school have her speak with a school counselor; he needs a paper trail. Good luck! He’s gots this do both safehorizons and homebase

BxGyrl416 t1_iw10tkp wrote on November 12, 2022 at 2:40 AM

HomeBase is for people facing eviction, by the way, not domestic violence.

BlackcatMemphis76 t1_iw2cmjz wrote on November 12, 2022 at 12:26 PM

Yes! But they also help people find homes

BxGyrl416 t1_iw2jj2u wrote on November 12, 2022 at 1:38 PM

They work with people to try to keep them in their apartments from being evicted. I worked years in social services and used to refer my clients in bad arrears to them. They’re not going to be able to help him and will most refer him to another program or organization that will because DV is not their expertise or what they’re being funded for.

BlackcatMemphis76 t1_iw2nx0p wrote on November 12, 2022 at 2:17 PM

I know but they also find people homes yes for eviction or people facing becoming homeless. He’s going to become homeless right? He’ll be in a shelter with his daughter right? It’s a service where you can ask questions. I don’t understand why he can’t try both and why you’re making this a big deal. I get it you worked doing this job but unfortunately because of a injury and because I’m a orphan I had/have to work with people like you. That dropped the ball off they’re high horse and I had to do the footwork myself. There’s nothing wrong with getting information. Maybe they could help start the process while they’re are in a shelter. Look! I’m just trying to give avenues because they are very hard to find in New York City without somebody half ass helping you. It’s funny how people don’t see their privileges even if it is just something small like have a mommy and a daddy. Looks like we have nothing to say to each other, let’s stop responding.