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Reports on the New York City government's plan to open a special center for victims of domestic abuse. Offer of a wide range of legal and social services; Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg's emphasis on domestic violence in his public safety agenda; Partial funding of the center's construction from the U.S. Department of Justice; Building's housing of the Brooklyn district attorney's domestic violence unit, staff members from city social service agencies and community-based programs and organizations; Offer of child care services.

This article focuses on a shelter program for abused elders that was started at the Hebrew Home for the Aged in Riverdale, New York. Two women who are in the program discuss their situations and how they were abused. Frances lived in a previous shelter that was not equipped for older women. Women in the program claim that it is better than most battered women's shelters they have been in. Abuse of elderly adults has risen in recent years. Mrs. B helped raise her grandson, who would abuse her after doing drugs. She is trying to find a subsidized apartment through the shelter program.

Report on the closure of the New Day Shelter, a battered women's shelter in the Bronx, New York City, as a consequence to allegations of widespread abuse. Closure of the shelter by Edward J. Kuriansky, Department of Investigation's Commission; Detailed information on the abuses; Comments from Brian Wing, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Social Services.

The article presents information on the Bowery Mission in the New York City and its work for charity. It reflects that the mission has been serving the homeless and hungry and offering food, shelter, and clothing to change lives. It informs that Bowery Mission Women's Center in Manhattan, New York has served more than 275 women and is based on recovery program for homeless women in New York City.

The article reports that Commission on Judicial Conduct has reprimanded judge Conrad Singer for penalizing a lawyer for declining to divulge the location of a battered woman in New York. It notes that the Long Island lawyer has the right to keep the shelter's address a secret for safety precautions but judge Singer penalized her with 1,000 dollars. Moreover, it mentions that Singer was seen visiting a 14-year-old boy at a mental health facility without the knowledge of the child's lawyers.

The worst moment of the fall came when Rene Blas, 19, and her family were evicted from their Harlem apartment and had to scatter in three directions: her parents and younger brother to a family shelter in Brooklyn, her older brother and his girlfriend and infant to another family shelter, and Rene, because she was over 18, to a city women's shelter. ''In the beginning I thought it would be the end of the world,'' Ms. Blas said. ''I was always their girl. I got spoiled.'' [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Reports on the boycott over a women's shelter planned for Carroll Gardens in Brooklyn, New York. Impact of the boycott on businesses in the area.

Describes the life of a young woman who was the victim of abuse until she moved into a shelter in New York City for victims of domestic violence. The abuse she suffered as a child, and at the hands of her boyfriend; Discussion of the shelters run by the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services.

Looks at the problems facing a women's shelter, Our Lady of Comfort, in Newburgh, New York. Views of the owner of the shelter Kenny Orzechowski, on the financial problems being faced by him.

States that no evidence has been found to substantiate charges of sexual misconduct and child abuse at the city-run shelter for women, New Day Safe Haven in New York City. No charges against nine suspended workers; One worker fired for lewd comment; Accusations of political considerations.

Focuses on social services and shelter for battered women in New York City, as of February 1997. Shelter space and demand increasing under the administration of Mayor Rudolph Giuliani; Number of battered women who call New York City's domestic violence hot line; Criticism that Giuliani has failed to spend enough money on services for victims; Comments of battered women's advocates.

Focuses on alleged widespread wrongdoing and sexual misconduct at the New Day Safe Haven shelter in the Bronx, New York City. Allegations by city officials that the shelter has violated state regulations by not hiring a full-time director with sole responsibility for operations; The problems as known to officials for several years; Mayor Rudolph Giuliani assuming full responsibility; Reaction of several shelter residents

Informs that New York City has removed the entire staff of the Bronx's New Day shelter for battered women. The only shelter for battered women run directly by the city; Dismissals after Department of Investigation found workers' sex abuse of the women; Other corrupt practices found, including use of drugs and alcohol on the job, and allowing abusive husbands and boyfriends into the shelter at night. INSET: Panel upholds fining city on shelters, by Lynette Holloway..

Presents an excerpt for a report compiled by Commissioner Edward J. Kuriansky of the Department of Investigation, which dealt with allegations of rape and sexual assault at the New Day Shelter in the Bronx, New York.

Reports that for a woman to be sent to the women's shelter in Park Slope, New York City, she has to be technically assessed as mentally ill and chemically addicted, (MICA). Information on the mental condition of women at the shelter; Length of time which the women spend at the shelter; Information on the shelter.

Reports that eight residents of Park Slope, New York City, have filed a lawsuit against a shelter for homeless women, which was opened by the city in 1985. Who took over the shelter in 1996; Complaints from residents; Conditions at the shelter.

Reports that the director, two supervisors and a maintenance man were dismissed from the New Day shelter in the Bronx, New York. Reason for the dismissals; Reference to another maintenance man being dismissed in April 1997; Comments from Steven Reed, a spokesman for the Bronx District Attorney's Office.

Reports that 12 women who resided at the New Day Safe Haven, a battered-women shelter in the Bronx, New York City, New York, have been relocated. Investigation of the shelter; Description of the hotel where the women have been relocated; Comments from Renelda Higgins, spokeswoman for the Human Resources Administration.

Reports that `The New York Times' newspaper on March 18, 1997, filed a lawsuit against the Rudolph Giuliani administration, seeking the names of city workers who were employed at the New Day Safe Haven shelter for battered women, following a city investigation of the organization. Attempts by the `Times' to acquire names of the shelter employees; Why the shelter is under investigation; Reasons cited by the administration for refusals to disclose the names.

Editorial. Examines the efforts of New York City Mayor Rudolph Giuliani to improve conditions at the New Day shelter for battered women. Problems at the shelter; Changes made to the shelter; Lack of shelter space for battered women in New York City; Removal of staff at shelter.

Focuses on life in a Bronx, New York safe house for battered women. Comments from residents at the safe house; What was revealed by undercover agents; How residents spend their days.

Reports that the guards of D.A.O.R. Security Incorporated have been implicated in the mistreatment of battered women at the New Day shelter in the Bronx, New York City, New York. Allegations made against the guards; Replacement of the staff and guards at the shelter on February 11, 1997; Comments from Mary Brosnahan, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless.

Reports that the City Department of Investigation in New York City, New York, conducted an investigation of the New Day shelter for battered women. Allegations made against the staff at the shelter; Media attention focused on the shelter on February 12, 1997; Battered women's support of the shelter.

Presents information on Horizons, a safe haven for battered women in Brooklyn, New York which is run by the Jewish Board of Family and Children's Services. Information on some of the women at the shelter; Reference to Governor George E. Pataki's granting of clemency to a battered woman from Rochester; Comments from Marie Philip, program director at Horizons; How some of the women at Horizons plan to spend Christmas.