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NYC Research Orgs.

These are research organizations studying the issues in NYC. Use these resources to learn more about the magnitude of the issue, the underlying causes, and possible solutions.

New York Research Institutions

Urban Justice Center
"Since 1981, the Urban Justice Center has served New York City's most vulnerable residents through a combination of direct legal service, systemic advocacy, community education and political organizing."
Human Rights Campaign: New York
"Human Rights Campaign fights for LGBTQ equality in New York alongside state and local groups and lawmakers."
NYCLU: Dignity for All? Discrimination Against Transgender and Gender Nonconforming Students in New York State
New York City’s Commission on Gender Equity
"The CGE recommends policies that promote the economic, social, political and physical well-being of women and girls regardless of their race, ethnicity, class, gender identity or sexual orientation."
NYCLU: LGBT Rights
"The NYCLU is a leader in protecting and fighting for the rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people."
New York State Office for the Prevention of Domestic Violence
Historical and current state and city data.

http://www.nyclu.org/transyouth

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NYC Service Orgs.

This is a small list of organizations working in NYC. Be sure to use the service organization directories on the main page to locate more NYC organizations.

Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes, Gender Equity

Anti-Violence Project
"AVP was founded in 1980 in Chelsea in reaction to neighborhood incidents of anti-gay violence. Today, AVP provides free and confidential assistance to thousands of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and HIV-affected people each year."
The Audrey Lorde Project
"The Audre Lorde Project is a Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Two Spirit, Trans and Gender Non-Conforming People of Color community organizing center, focusing on the New York City area."
The Center
"Since 1983 The Center has been supporting, fostering and celebrating the LGBT community of New York City."
The Center Against Domestic Violence
"We are here to offer safety, education, prevention, and hope for survivors of abuse."
Sanctuary for Families: Transforming lives, and ending gender violence
"Sanctuary for Families is New York’s leading service provider and advocate for survivors of domestic violence, sex trafficking and related forms of gender violence. Every year, we empower thousands of adults and children to move from fear and abuse to safety and stability, transforming lives through a range of comprehensive services and advocacy."

Upper School: Service Learning: Gender Equity

NYC Resources: Gender & LGBTQ Equity

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New York Research Institutions

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Domestic Violence, Hate Crimes, Gender Equity