As a result of misinformation and existing barriers, many undocumented New Yorkers are understandably hesitant to get vaccinated against COVID-19. SFF’s Sonia Mansoor, Senior Manager of Public Benefits Legal Advocacy, and Pooja Asnani, Director of the Immigration Intervention Project, are quoted.
NY Attorney General Letitia James issued the warning this Wednesday, calling cyber sexual abuse “a vicious form of humiliation and control.” SFF Judy H. Kluger is quoted.
The combination of the COVID-19 crisis, the economic downturn, and stay-at-home orders has meant that “we are in the midst of a triple tsunami” says SFF Legal Director Dorchen Leidholdt.
In light of the COVID-19-related spike in domestic violence, it is important for employers to be particularly attuned to risk factors of domestic violence and make sure that employees feel supported and know what resources are available to them. SFF Genie Colbert is quoted.
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