AGENCY TESTIMONY
Introduction and context of the testimony
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John Rojas, Chief Special Services Officer at HRA, introduces himself and the purpose of the testimony on supporting survivors of domestic violence in NYC's shelter system. He acknowledges the committees and introduces his colleagues from various departments.
- Testimony is given to the Committee on General Welfare and the Committee on Women and Gender Equity
- Speaker's portfolio includes oversight of the city's domestic violence shelter system
- Colleagues from HRA, DHS, and ENDGBV are present
John Rojas
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Good morning, deputy speaker.
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Alec, Chair Lewis, and members of the Committee on General Welfare, and the Committee on Women And Gender Equity.
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My name is John Roxas, and I serve as chief special services officer at the Human Resource Administration within the Department of Social Services.
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My portfolio, among other things, includes oversight of the city's domestic violence shelter system.
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I would like to thank the committees for the opportunity to testify today on the work to support survivors of domestic violence that are experiencing homelessness.
