Posted on January 21, 2016 by Jeff Stein in New York Nonprofit Media New York Nonprofit Media, By Jeff Stein While advocates and nonprofit leaders welcomed news on Tuesday that the New York City Human Resources Administration plans to make policy adjustments in regards to its services for homeless victims of domestic violence, many said much work remains to be done, with one advocate describing the proposed shifts as mere “baby steps” in the right direction. Earlier this week, an HRA spokesperson told New York Nonprofit Media that the agency plans to resume reporting the number of victims of domestic violence in New York City shelters to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development after three years of electing not to do so. Advocates characterize the count as an important tool for policymakers as they craft services and secure funding for domestic violence survivors.
