Executive Director
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 »
Recent events involving pop entertainers Rihanna and Chris Brown have again brought domestic violence to the forefront of our attention. Even after such a case as this, and one of the most glaring examples in recent history, O.J. Simpson, many in our community continue to desperately deny that domestic violence... Read more »
Dear Friends,
On behalf of the Board, staff, and the women and children of the Retreat we so proudly serve, I would like to take this opportunity to extend our heartfelt appreciation and gratitude for the support of our community. During a time when our country is facing unprecedented economic challenges,... Read more »
