Q&A
Implementation of Local Law 45 for door and window repair services for DV survivors
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Council Member Farah Louis inquires about the implementation of Local Law 45, which established a program for door and window repair and security services for survivors of domestic violence. Jennifer DeCarli provides information on the program's progress:
- Window and lock changes are part of the services provided through the Home Plus program, which was codified by Local Law 45
- Specific numbers for lock changes are still being collected from providers
- Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS) have been provided to 1,417 clients in FY24 and 691 so far in FY25
- Lock change services are operational and available to clients through Home Plus providers
- Complete data on the number of lock changes performed is not yet available
Farah Louis
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Last question on local law 45.
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5.
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Earlier this year, Council passed local law 45 of 2024, establishing a program to assist with door and window repair and security for survivors of domestic violence and gender based violence.
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And we know that these types of services can help keep survivors in their homes and avoid entering the shelter system for lack of safe housing.
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How many individuals have benefited from this program within the calendar year?
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I know you've mentioned a number earlier, but if you could restate that, and can you confirm that door and window repair services have been how many have been provided with that?
Jennifer DeCarli
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So it's a great question.
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It is such an important service.
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So window and lock changes are part of the cadre services you can get through home plus, which was codified by 45.
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So the number I gave you previously was for the personal emergency response systems.
Farah Louis
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That's the 14 17?
Jennifer DeCarli
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Yep.
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The 1417 for FY 24 and then 691 thus far for FY 25.
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Okay.
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Those are the alarm systems and the lock changes numbers we're hoping to have to and I I'm sorry.
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Because I knew it's gonna frustrate you, but that's part of the data we're collecting from the providers.
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Those lock changes are up and going with the HomePlus providers, and they're able to provide those to clients.
Farah Louis
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Alright.
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Thank you.
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I'm going to kick it back to deputy speaker Ayala.
Diana Ayala
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Thank you.
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Are there any oh, I'm gonna council member Avila has joined us, council member Gutierrez.
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Do you have questions?
