Staten Island
Inclusive Safety Mural

Located at Stapleton Houses in Stapleton Heights, Staten Island

Located at Stapleton Houses in Stapleton Heights, Staten Island

Created by:
Staten Island-based Artist La Femme Cheri & Residents of Stapleton Houses

Over the course of several weeks, La Femme Cheri and Stapleton Houses residents came together for three virtual, collaborative design sessions to discuss the themes of Inclusive Safety, belonging, and ending gender-based and identity-based violence and harassment. They brainstormed how to send a positive message around these themes. Through this collaborative, community-driven process, Stapleton residents shared ideas on imagery, words, colors, and how to make the mural interactive for visitors and residents alike. La Femme Cheri was then able to create a sketch that reflected and incorporated the entire mural team’s ideas.

The main interactive feature of the Staten Island Inclusive Safety Mural is the double-dutch scene, which invites viewers in to play and jump through the ropes that are made of words that reflect the key messages of Inclusive Safety. The mural also includes bright colors and imagery - such as flowers, animals, a basketball court, and more - to send a positive message around inclusive and safe communities, and aim to create a feeling of belonging and safety for all.

~1 Minute Mural Timelapse Video + Behind-the-Scenes Photos

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Resources

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If you are experiencing, or have experienced, domestic and gender-based violence - help is always available to you.

  • You can access information and resources to help anyone experiencing dating, domestic, gender-based, or family violence, including elder abuse, by visiting www.nyc.gov/NYCHOPE, or by calling the NYC 24/7 confidential Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-621-HOPE (1-800-621-4673) or TTY 1-866-604-5350.  

  • The Mayor’s Office to End Domestic and Gender-Based Violence (ENDGBV) Training Team provides engaging, interactive training and technical assistance to support service providers in effectively identifying and responding to clients experiencing domestic and gender-based violence. ENDGBV tailors its trainings to meet organizational/agency staff needs. Read more about the Training Team.

  • The Healthy Relationship Training Academy provides violence prevention workshops for young people ages 13-24 and staff who work with young people. Please read these FAQs and then request the appropriate Academy workshop(s).

  • If you are sexually harassed or discriminated against based on a protected category under the Human Rights Law in New York City, please report this to the NYC Commission on Human Rights. Call (212) 416-0197 or fill out an online inquiry form.

  • The Commission on Human Rights offers a youth leadership development program to identify human rights issues in their communities, develop solutions, and build their leadership skills.