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PHOTOS | Survivors get the full treatment at Gibson’s domestic violence awareness spa day

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The rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall was transformed into a beauty spa offering free manicures, haircuts, massages, facials, and makeup to women who are survivors of domestic violence, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
The rotunda of Bronx Borough Hall was transformed into a beauty spa offering free manicures, haircuts, massages, facials and makeup to women who are survivors of domestic violence, on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023.
Photo Emily Swanson
The event was part of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson's "31 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence" campaign throughout the month.
The event was part of Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson’s “31 Days of Action Against Domestic Violence” campaign throughout the month of October. Photo Emily Swanson
Staffers from community safety organizations were also on hand at the spay day to offer information and support to survivors.
Staffers from community safety organizations were also on hand at the spay day to offer information and support to survivors. Photo Emily Swanson
Survivors of domestic violence were treated to a day of pampering on Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023. Photo Emily Swanson
"During this critical moment in their lives, we want to make sure [survivors] know that they are not alone," said Borough President Vanessa Gibson in a statement.
“During this critical moment in their lives, we want to make sure (survivors) know that they are not alone,” said Vanessa Gibson in a statement. Photo Emily Swanson
According to Gibson's office, seven of the 10 NYPD precincts citywide with the highest numbers of domestic violence complaints are in the Bronx. Additionally, domestic violence homicides disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic women.
According to Gibson’s office, seven of the 10 NYPD precincts citywide with the highest numbers of domestic violence complaints are in the Bronx. Additionally, domestic violence homicides disproportionately affect Black and Hispanic women. Photo Emily Swanson
For more information on services available to those affected by domestic violence, call the Mayor's Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673).
For more information on services available to those affected by domestic violence, call the Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence at 1-800-621-HOPE (4673). Photo Emily Swanson

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Emily Swanson

Emily Swanson is a reporter at the Bronx Times and recent graduate of the CUNY Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism. Originally from Minneapolis, MN, she now lives in the South Bronx neighborhood of Port Morris. She enjoys cooking, photography and rooting for the Knicks, Liberty and Yankees.

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