L.I. Against Domestic Violence

05/29/2026

We were invited to PS 121’s Career Day today and it was a great time talking with students about our roles at LIADV. Added surprise was awesome goodie bags put together by the students! Thank you!!!

05/11/2026

"Consent is revocable at any time. So even if it's something the victim consents to at the time, at any point when somebody says the word STOP or NO, it's a hard stop. Period" Wendy Linsalata, Executive Director, LI Against Domestic Violence in response to being asked if the absence of criminal charges or a survivor initially providing consent makes an impact on their credibility.

The controversial pitcher, who says he is "blackballed by Major League Baseball," is selling out the ballpark in Central Islip.

05/08/2026

So much fun with our guests at our Purple Tie Gala!

04/29/2026

LIADV is out and about this Denim Day raising awareness and supporting survivors of sexual violence. No excuses. No exceptions. Ever!

04/28/2026

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month wear denim tomorrow to help raise awareness and show your support for survivors.

04/23/2026

This Saturday! Free event with valuable information for first time homebuyers and existing homeowners! Register via QR code on flyer.

04/16/2026

50 years of service. Join us as we honor those that helped start it all.

www.liadv.org/purpletie

04/10/2026

Another great experience at the annual Take Back the Night event!

04/08/2026

We had a great day with everyone at Farmingdale State College at Take Back the Night events. Nobody ever has a right to inflict harm, abuse or threats of harm to anyone. NO EXCUSES. NO EXCEPTIONS.

04/06/2026

"Suffice it to say that as long as there is life there is hope"

Decades of dedicated service, changing policy, pioneering change and ensuring justice for victims and survivors of Suffolk County.

Keri graduated from New York Law School in 1988 and joined the Suffolk County DA's Office shortly thereafter as an Assistant District Attorney. New assistants were introduced to the bureau chiefs from each bureau.

Each chief described the work being done by the bureau. The late Mary Werner gave a presentation for what was called the Family Crime Bureau, the bureau responsible for the prosecution of domestic violence and crimes against children.

Keri leaned over to her office mate and said, "You're never going to catch me handling those cases."

Never say never.

Keri was assigned to the District Court Bureau, the Case Advisory Bureau, the Major Crime Bureau and the East End Bureau. In 1992, the late Dari Schwartz called Keri with an offer that would change the course of Keri's career.

Dari invited Keri to join the Family Crime Bureau. Keri accepted that invitation because, as any assistant knows, when a supervisor invites you to join a bureau you don't say no.

Keri remained a member of what is now called the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau until her retirement in 2020. During her tenure Keri became the attorney-in-charge of the specialized Domestic Violence Unit, and she went on to become the Deputy Bureau Chief under Dari Schwartz. Keri would often describe her time in the bureau as the worst job she ever loved.

In 2023, District Attorney Ray Tierney asked Keri if she would consider returning to the Domestic Violence Unit "to help them out during the summer." Keri is still there today

Anyone who has been assigned to the Child Abuse and Domestic Violence Bureau knows that there's a constant cycle of highs and lows. Unlike some other bureaus every case has an identifiable survivor or victim.

Each assistant strives to do the best she or he can in seeking justice. And justice can be had in many ways.

"Suffice it to say that as long as there is life there is hope."

Join us in honoring Keri Herzog www.liadv.org/purpletie