Our mission: To improve New York State's response to and prevention of domestic violence with the goal of enhancing the safety of all New Yorkers in their intimate and family relationships. Our vision: To create a State in which communities and systems are committed to supporting and promoting equality, dignity and respect so that individuals can feel safer in their intimate and family relationships. Our role: To advise the governor and legislature on policies and best practices; train professionals across the state and; serve as a resource on the issue of domestic violence.