New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project

http://www.avp.org/

Celebrating 25 years of service to New York's lesbian, gay, transgender, bisexual & HIV-affected communities

Formed as a reaction to the lack of a response to anti-gay violence, the New York Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project (AVP) provides free and confidential services to those in the LGBT and HIV positive community affected by it.  AVP efforts include: educating the public, in particular law enforcement and social service agencies, about violence against and within our communities; documenting violence motivated by hate; and proving legal advocacy for victims.