WNY Intimate Partner & Family Violence Consortium
members.
Our members include survivors & their supporters, researchers & students, agencies & their staff, stakeholders, and community members.
If you are interested in becoming a member, please complete this form.
Jessica Fitzpatrick, LMSW, Esq., PhD
Buffalo State University
Social Work
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www.socialwork.buffalostate.edu
716-878-5705
1300 Elmwood Ave., 354 Caudell Hall, Buffalo, NY 14222
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Sara Gartland
Child & Family Services: Haven House
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cfsbny.org
716-335-7411
P.O. Box 451, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205
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We provide shelter and non-residential services to domestic violence survivors.
Anna Boneberg
Survivor
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D'Youville University
PHG School of Nursing
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7165369234
36 Sunset Creek drive West seneca NY 14224
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Colleen Kumiega
Hilbert College
Behavioral Sciences
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7169268863
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Human services and Psychology. Internship experience opportunity.
Mary K. Comtois
United Way of Buffalo & Erie County
mary_k.comtois@uwbec.org
716-887-2608
742 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14209
Our organization provides funding to support trauma-informed programs and services. Requests for Proposals are released every two years - call or email for information about our mailing list.
Alexandra Harrington
Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic
University at Buffalo School of Law
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7166452108
507 O'Brian Hall, University at Buffalo School of Law, Buffalo, NY 14260
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We represent criminalized survivors of domestic violence in applications for resentencing under New York's Domestic Violence Survivor's Justice Act. In order to be eligible for resentencing, an applicant must be in DOCCS custody serving a sentence with a minimum term more than 8 years for an eligible crime committed before August 1, 2019.
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I direct the Criminal Justice Advocacy Clinic where law students work under my supervision to represent clients in post-conviction proceedings. My research focuses on sentencing, parole, prisons, and avenues for post-conviction relief. Outside of the clinic, I also teach a course on sentencing and prisons.
Candace Williams
Buffalo State University
Title IX Investigator
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https://deanofstudents.buffalostate.edu/sexual-violence-prevention
716-878-3507
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​I am the Title IX Investigator for the Buffalo State campus. Additionally, I program related to interpersonal violence prevention and education across campus.
Judith Olin
Family Violence Women's Rights Clinic
University at Buffalo School of Law
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law.buffalo.edu/beyond/clinics/domestic-violence.html
716-645-3076
University at Buffalo School of Law, 507 O'Brian Hall, Buffalo, NY. 14260
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Second and third year law students under close faculty supervision provide representation in civil legal cases involving domestic violence. Students also do research, community education and presentations on domestic violence-related topics.
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I teach the Family Violence Women's Rights Clinic, a 4 credit course during both fall and spring semesters every year.
Dr. Catherine Mazzotta, LCSW-R
Buffalo State University
Social Work
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www.socialwork.buffalostate.edu
716-878-5705
1300 Elmwood Ave., 354 Caudell Hall, Buffalo, NY 14222
Judy Torres
Hispanics United of Buffalo
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(716) 856-7110 ext 260
254 Virginia Street Buffalo, New York 14201
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​There is no eligibility criteria. We provide DV support and parenting classes both in English and Spanish, case management, advocacy with court cases. Linkage with other programs offered at HUB, health case management, rapid rehousing programs, food pantry.
Kim Kamper DeMarco
Buffalo State University
Psychology
314-520-4145
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Department of Psychology, Buckham Hall A220, Buffalo, NY 14222
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​I research bullying and victimization which is linked to childhood abuse and trauma. I also teach CAS 301 at Buffalo State University
Tiffany Pavone
Community Services for Every1
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716-883-8002
452 Delaware Avenue, Buffalo, New York 14202
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​Community Services for Everyone has a Victim Assistance Program that assists crime victims with disabilities, which includes court/law enforcement advocacy, crisis intervention, emergency counseling, assistance with victim compensation, information and referral to other supportive resources. Our program also provides long term case management for domestic violence survivors with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to help them not only triage any safety concerns, but also assist in obtaining and/or rebuilding skills needed to maintain their safety. Community Services for Every1 is also part of the HOPE of WNY Collaboration with the Family Justice Center of Erie County to provide training and technical assistance to insure services and prevention education are accessible to all survivors regardless of their level of ability.
Stephanie Godleski
Rochester Institute of Technology
Psychology
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585-475-2643
Eastman Hall, 18 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14625
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I am both a research scientist and a licensed clinical psychologist, so my work involves both clinical interventions for families and conducting research on relationships in families and child development. I am interested in understanding risk and resilience in family systems, including the cascading impact of intimate partner and family violence, in order to inform prevention and intervention efforts. I am especially interested in how substance use and violence interact within family systems, particularly from pregnancy through early child development.
Hope Jay
The Center for Hope of WNY
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Centerforhopewny.org
716-955-9658
39 Winston rd Buffalo 14216
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​A virtual collaborative provide legal, mental health, financial, holistic and coaching services to survivors of narcissistic abuse
Brynn Brewington
Survivor
Social Work student
AmeriCorps Member
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3156015329
63 Tioga St, Apt 2 Buffalo NY, 14216
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​I am an AmeriCorps service member and student in the bachelor's of social work program at Buffalo State University. I plan to become a clinical social worker and want to specialize in domestic violence services, as well as working with individuals with disabilities and the Deaf community, which are at higher risks of abuse and violence in all forms.
Nancy Abdelhaq
RAHAMA
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(716)777-3468
1272 Delaware ave
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RAHAMA provides support services to victims of domestic violence through education, housing, and advocacy. We provide interpretative services, counseling, trauma-informed care, and relief to women and children in Western New York.
Kareema
BTV Foundation Inc.
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716-440-4415
852 Kensington Ave. Buffalo NY 14215
BTV Buffalo Against Domestic Violence is a collaborative program that exists to bridge the gap in avaliable services & resources to East Buffalo & abroad. BADV provides saftey & security planning, prevention planning, education & moral support. Our services can be requested by filling out the following information via the link below http://www.uniteus.com/
Lisa Koellner
BTV Foundation Inc.
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Rachaelwarriorfoundation.org
716-983-0804
9 Cynthia Circle orchard park, ny 14127
The Rachael Warrior Foundations helps victims and families of DV, raises awareness, and educates
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Sarah Young
Buffalo State University
Dean of Students
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https://deanofstudents.buffalostate.edu/sexual-violence-prevention
17168784618
311 Campbell Student Union, Buffalo State University, 1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
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The Dean of Students serves as the Deputy Title IX coordinator for Buffalo State University. The Dean of Students supervises the assistant director for sexual violence prevention and education and manages the work flow of student sexual violence reports for campus.
Catie Gavin
Erie County Department Social Services
7168587295
2875 Union Road, Suite 356, Cheektowaga, NY 14227
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​Child & Adult Protective, preventive, ongoing services for families and vulnerable populations
Andrew F Emborsky
Neighborhood Legal Services
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7168470650 x 234
237 Main Street, Suite 400 Buffalo NY 14203
Lauren Wolf
Pamela Schuetze
Buffalo State University
Psychology
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17164658495
1300 Elmwood Avenue, Buffalo, NY 14222
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My research focuses on associations between maternal substance use and associated risk factors (including violence exposure) and child development.
Andrea Nikischer
Buffalo State University
Social and Psychological Foundations of Education and Adult Education
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7168685104
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I wrote and teach ADE 575: Family Violence and Adult Education. I also created "Universal Design for Trauma" which was awarded a SUNY Online Effective Practice Award. I have published articles on the long-term impacts of sexual assault during adolescence and faculty experience with secondary traumatic stress.
Our Story
Drs. Jessica Fitzpatrick & Catherine Mazzotta have over 30 years combined experience working at agencies addressing domestic violence before switching careers to teaching and research.
Dr. Mazzotta worked closely with Catherine Cerulli, J.D, Ph.D. and the Laboratory of Interpersonal Violence and Victimization (LIVV), founded in 2002 and housed at the Dept of Psychiatry, University of Rochester Medical Center. LIVV addresses Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) through research, education, advocacy, and the law.
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Using LIVV as the model, the WNY Intimate Partner & Family Violence Consortium was formed and is housed at Buffalo State University's Social Work department. The first community meetings were held in February 2023 to introduce the community to the opportunities available through collaborative community-based participatory research and identify research priorities.
The Consortium is thrilled to begin its' first research project while continuing to grow our membership with the goal of creating an inclusive space for dialogue that shapes social change and leads to the prevention of violence in our relationships and our homes in our community.