Description
The District Attorney's Office of New York County is seeking proposals from community-based organizations to provide intimate partner violence survivor services in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods. The selected organization will work with the District Attorney's Office to develop a referral process for survivors and provide comprehensive services, including safety planning, counseling, and civil legal services. The contract term is anticipated to be September 1, 2026, to August 30, 2027, with two optional renewal terms. Proposers must demonstrate experience in providing similar services and have a strong understanding of the needs of the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.
• The proposer must have a physical presence in the Washington Heights and Inwood neighborhoods.
• The proposer must demonstrate the ability to provide bilingual English/Spanish services.
• The proposer must have at least 5 years of experience in providing similar services.
• The proposer must have a strong understanding of the needs of the Washington Heights and Inwood communities.
• The proposer must be able to establish and maintain connections with survivors in cases that have been reported to law enforcement.
• The proposer must be able to identify the impact of both system and non-system-based survivor services.
• The proposer must be able to build connections with the local community through advocacy efforts and public awareness activities.
• The proposer must be able to outline a referral process for survivors who reside in Washington Heights and Inwood both to and from DANY.