Supporting Criminalized Survivors

Written By Carla Sinclair

Are you a survivor of gender-based violence who has also had contact with the criminal legal system? We want to hear from you!

The Criminalized Survivor Project is an initiative led by CUNY ISLG. The project will gather insights through interviews with survivors of gender-based violence (GBV) who have also had contact with the criminal legal system. The goal is to understand the challenges survivors face when accessing services in New York City and provide recommendations for improved practices to government agencies and service providers.

Through interviews with survivors and community organizations, we aim to understand both the challenges and successes experienced by individuals seeking care and by those providing it. This care includes:  

  • Housing support 

  • Legal assistance 

  • Counseling and mental health services 

  • Health and medical services 

  • Workforce development and education 

  • Domestic violence and crisis intervention 

  • Reentry services 

From their insights, CUNY ISLG will provide recommendations for government agencies and service providers to improve their services and delivery to better support this population. 

To learn more or determine your eligibility to be interviewed for the project, see the Fact Sheet linked below or contact gbvproject2025@gmail.com.

Carla Sinclair
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