Executive Director
The Retreat's 3rd Annual "Hamptons Pursuit Car Rallye" is less than one month away! It is time to dust off that cool car of yours and get it ready for the rallye on August 22nd!
Listen to the Car Rallye Radio Ad
This year the event will start at the Retreat Boutique in the... Read more »
JUNE 26th, 2010 will mark the 15th Anniversary of the Retreat’s most celebrated event, Artists Against Abuse. For over two decades the Retreat has been a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and their families. The Retreat continues to be the only agency serving Eastern Long Island with domestic... Read more »
Grand Opening of the new location of The Retreat Boutique Thrift Store
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – April 29, 2010- East Hampton, NY - The Retreat, the only non-profit domestic violence agency serving the East End of Long Island, is eager to announce the new location of the Retreat Boutique, now... Read more »
nnedv ltr re fed budget 032410 (click to view the letter)
Greetings!
While Albany is busy working on finalizing the State budget, our assistance is needed at the Federal level.
The National Network to End Domestic Violence is asking for help!
It is an exciting and busy time in Washington, DC! While healthcare is... Read more »
Proposed Executive Budget for FY 10/11 Will Decimate Domestic Violence Services on Long Island
My name is Jeffrey Friedman, Executive Director of the Retreat. For over two decades, the Retreat has been the only community-based, not-for-profit agency that provides direct domestic violence services and support for victims of domestic crimes on... Read more »
Despite our efforts, the Domestic Violence Registry Bill was passed by the legislature. After persuading the County Executive that this piece of legislation would place victims of Domestic Violence in further danger, he vetoed the bill. As you know the bill would make abusers names open to the public,... Read more »
On the December 5th episode of "Saturday Night Live" , a parody featuring Tiger Wood’s domestic violence issues aired. The sketch made light of Tiger Woods' scandalous week, satirizing reports that his wife, Elin Nordegren, attacked him prior to his early-morning car accident on November 27. The musical guest for... Read more »
Suffolk County Public Hearing-Domestic Violence Registry legislation (IR 1314-09) Written Statement- Jeffrey Friedman, Executive Director of the Retreat November 30, 2009 Hello, my name is Jeffrey Friedman, Executive Director of the Retreat. For over two decades, the Retreat has been the only community-based, not-for-profit agency that provides direct domestic violence... Read more »
Suffolk County Public Hearing-
Domestic Violence Registry legislation (IR 1314-09—
Quotes from Survivors of Domestic Violence and Current Residential Clients at the Retreat
November 30, 2009
How do you feel about the proposed Domestic Violence Registry and how it may affect you personally or other survivors of domestic abuse?
‘Although I feel the vengeance... Read more »
Please click the logo above and vote for us in the Chase Community Giving program. All it takes is a click of your mouse to help the Retreat get in the running for $25,000! Please spread the word to all of your friends, family, co-workers and have them then pass... Read more »
