by Dewane Mutunga | May 23, 2013 | Home Page Posts, News
For nearly 25 years, Barbara Lewis has been making a difference in the lives of women and children affected by domestic violence. When she first connected with the Urban Resource Institute (URI), Ms. Lewis was asked to hold finance seminars for the women residing at...
by Dewane Mutunga | May 23, 2013 | Home Page Posts, News
In October 2012, NYC community members gathered at the Harlem Hospital Center for a conference titled “Love Right 2012.” In partnership with the Urban Resource Institute (URI), the 32nd Precinct of the New York City Police Department, and We All Really Matter (WARM),...
by Dewane Mutunga | Jan 11, 2013 | Home Page Posts, News
The Urban Resource Institute (URI) today announced the appointment of Nathaniel Fields as President, effective May 7, 2012. In this role, Mr. Fields will focus on the execution of the organization’s vision and strategic direction, including the nearly $20...
by Dewane Mutunga | Jan 11, 2013 | News
A new survey by the nonprofit Police Executive Research Forum (PERF) has found that police departments across the country are encountering more instances of domestic violence related to the poor economy, USA Today reports. More than half of the 700 law enforcement...
by Dewane Mutunga | Jan 11, 2013 | News
A robust package of legislation was signed into law this week to improve the criminal justice system’s response to domestic violence while at the same time provide survivors with enhanced protections so they can more safely sever ties with their abusers. The...
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