Domestic Violence Awareness Month: Leaders Share Resources for Survivors

The Westchester County Board of Legislators brought together a group of County and nonprofit leaders to solemnly honor Domestic Violence Awareness Month on Wednesday, October 29, 2025. Legislator Jewel Williams Johnson convened the gathering to share resources and words of hope for survivors in the Board’s rotunda.

Speakers included:

• Legislators Nancy Barr, Erika Pierce, and Shanae Williams and Majority Leader David Imamura
• Robi Schlaff, Director, Westchester County Office for Women
• Cindy Kanusher, Executive Director, Pace Women’s Justice Center
• CarlLa Horton, Executive Director, Hope’s Door
• Denise Durham Williams, CEO, My Sisters’ Place

Watch the speakers here.

Domestic violence resources can be found here or call the Westchester County Office for Women: (914) 995-5972

24/7 Hotline with My Sisters’ Place: (800) 298-7233  

24/7 Hotline with Hope’s Door: (888) 438-8700