KNOW THE FACTS
1 in 4 women have been affected by domestic violence in their lifetimes (NCADV.org)
LEARN THE SIGNS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence is the willful intimidation as part of a systematic pattern of power and control perpetrated by one intimate partner against another. Frequency and severity of domestic violence can vary dramatically, but the constant of domestic violence is one partner’s consistent efforts to maintain power and control over the other. (National Coalition Against Domestic Violence - NCADV)
WHAT WE OFFER
As a leader of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Awareness cause, DVSAC aims to promote healthy relationships within our community by coordinating education and awareness resources that advocate for the elimination of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking and dating violence in the USVI.
PREVENTION EDUCATION & CAMPAIGNS
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Month
FAITH BASED DOMESTIC & SEXUAL VIOLENCE COMMITTEE
TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Healthy Relationships (all ages) -
Sexual Harassment in the workplace -
Sexual Harassment on Campus -
Sensitivity Training -
Economic Justice for Domestic Violence Survivors
MEDIA AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS
The media committee is responsible for developing a media campaign to educate the community about the role of DVSAC and issues of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, Human Trafficking, Teen dating violence, and child abuse, etc.
COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS
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University of the Virgin Islands -
VI Police Departments -
VI National Guard -
Board of Education -
Chamber of Commerce -
Department Of Health -
US Atty Office -
Women's Coalition of STX -
Family Resource Center -
Men's Coalition -
National Network to End Domestic Violence -
Office of Violence Against Women
CRIMINAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE
- Criminal justice committee-serves as an umbrella group that works with and reviews a variety of legislative concerns and policy issues resulting from on-going discussions among members. the work also focuses on Court Watch Program and meditation for domestic violence victims.
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Systems advocay - Policy & Legislation