Mission
The Domestic Violence Council’s (DVC) mission is to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Supervisors to assure safety and restoration for victims of domestic violence, cessation of the violence, and accountability for batterers.
Priorities
The Domestic Violence Council will do this by:
- Improving coordination among agencies, departments, courts, members of the community and victims in matters of family violence and abuse;
- Promoting effective prevention, intervention and treatment techniques that will be developed based upon research and data collection;
- Improving the response to domestic violence and abuse in order to reduce incidents thereof; and
- Educating the public about the need to end domestic violence
History
The DVC was established as a County Commission in 1991 as an advisory body to the Board of Supervisors in matters pertaining to domestic violence. The Council makes recommendations to the Board of Supervisors regarding policies, programs and legislation and promotes effective prevention, intervention and treatment techniques to reduce domestic violence in our community.
Printable Community Resources
| Hotline & Safety Tear-Off Sheets |
List of community domestic violence agency phone numbers, legal support options, and safety suggestions |
 ENGLISH.pdf
SPANISH.pdf |
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| Parent Handout: Abuse or Violence at Home Affects Your Children |
Explanation of how domestic violence at home can affect the behavior and health of children, with suggestions for parents on what to say and do for their children |
ENGLISH HANDOUT.pdf
SPANISH HANDOUT.pdf
VIETNAMESE HANDOUT.pdf |
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