Mission, History & What We DoDC Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDCCADV_752d5e08-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence was established in 1986 by four women from different local community groups who shared an understanding of the destructiveness, complexity and staggering prevalence of domestic violence. Together they created DCCADV to unify local efforts into a single force to eliminate domestic violence in the District of Columbia.Adults in the District of ColumbiaThe Coalition is a resource for the thousands of adults and children experiencing domestic violence in the District each year, as well as the local organizations that serve them. The Coalition offers support and services for today and education, advocacy and leadership to shape a violence-free future for families in the District of Columbia.Children in the District of ColumbiaDCCADV Board of DirectorsJuley Fulcher, Ph.d., Esq.(Chair)Break the Cycle, DCAngela J. Jameson(Treasurer)Keller Benefit ServicesAmanda Pyron(Secretary)U.S. Department of JusticeMayra Calderon U.S. Department of AgricultureJoris VegaDeloitte Consulting, LLPLauren VaughanMy Sister's PlaceKarma CottmanDC Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceDCCADV StaffKarma CottmanExecutive Director -- Karma joined the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence (DCCADV), as Executive Director in 2010. As the membership agency for the twelve primary purpose domestic violence agencies in the District, DCCADV provides leadership to all sectors of the Washington, DC Community to respond effectively to the needs of domestic violence survivors and their children. The coalition works to strengthen city-wide domestic violence prevention and intervention efforts. From 2000 through 2010, Karma was employed at the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV). As the Vice President of Policy and Emerging Issues, she directed the agency’s policy agenda as well as, supervised NNEDV's state coalition and housing technical assistance projects. She worked closely with national policy partners to strengthen federal legislation to effectively respond to the needs of all domestic violence survivors. Ms. Cottman also worked with federal agencies to enhance violence against women programming. She provided training and technical assistance to state and territorial domestic violence and dual domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions across the nation.Since 1994, Karma, who is a Washington D.C. native, has worked with numerous national partners to address emerging issues in domestic violence service provision and sits on several national committees. Prior to joining NNEDV, Karma served as the co-director of the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence Rural Diversity Initiative. In this capacity, she assisted with the development of a community assessment tool used to identify service gaps in numerous local Florida communities. Karma currently serves on the steering committee of the Institute on Domestic Violence in the African Community and the Policy Partnership for Communities of Color.Andrea GleavesStrategic Partnerships Associate -- Andrea is a community organizer, trainer and women's rights advocate. After 5 years of training and outreach expertise, Andrea currently serves as the Strategic Partnership Associate with the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence. She runs the coalition social media channels, provides training and technical assistance to local victim service providers, government agencies and community-based organizations and designs and implements local advocacy campaigns. A community builder, she’s worked to bring together all eight of the District of Columbia universities and colleges to create the University Leadership Initiative (ULI) to address dating violence, stalking and sexual assault on college campuses. Andrea also runs our annual Spread Love DC, a campaign part of domestic violence awareness month. In her spare time, Andrea serves on the Board of the DC Abortion Fund, as well as the Executive Committee of the Women’s Information Network (WIN).Jennifer HookerFinance and Operations Director -- Jennifer has served as the Financial and Operations Director at the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence since 2007. As Director, she is responsible for the overall management and operations of the finance, accounting, and administrative functions of the Coalition; including planning and budgeting, audit and internal controls, financial report preparation, and general controllership.With 20 years of experience, she has devoted the last ten years to working with non-profit organizations. Prior to joining the Coalition, she served as: Revenue Agent with the Internal Revenue Service, Accounts Payable and Senior Accountant with the Lab School of Washington, Senior Accountant with the House of Ruth, and Senior Accountant with Turner and Lehrfeld, LLC.Tamaso JohnsonPolicy Attorney -- Tamaso joined the Coalition in late 2012 as a Law Fellow and is currently a Policy Attorney. As a member of the policy team at the Coalition, Tamaso's work focuses on local legislative initiatives and systems change advocacy as well as technical assistance to Coalition member programs and allied organizations. Tamaso is a graduate of the George Washington University Law School where he participated in the Domestic Violence Project clinic and was active in the leadership of the GW Feminist Forum. Originally hailing from Seattle, WA, Tamaso received his B.A. in International Studies from the University of Washington. In addition to his work at DCCADV, he currently volunteers with WomensLaw.org, a free email hotline providing support and referrals on domestic violence and family law issues.Erin Sweeny LarkinPolicy Attorney -- Erin brings a breadth of experience representing domestic violence survivors to the Coalition’s policy work. Prior to joining the Coalition, Erin helped create the DC Volunteer Lawyers Project to provide low-income survivors of domestic violence with legal representation in civil protection order and family law cases. Through this work, she developed a particular interest in the impact of exposure to violence on children and has represented clients in interstate custody and parental kidnapping cases. Erin currently serves as the co-chair of the District’s Domestic Violence Fatality Review Board and has volunteered with the DC Bar’s Advice and Referral Clinic. Before moving to the District, Erin served as an assistant district attorney in Massachusetts, where she prosecuted over 500 domestic violence cases. She also clerked at the Connecticut Supreme Court and worked in the U.S. House of Representatives covering legislation related to women’s issues, housing, teen pregnancy and foster care. Erin earned a J.D. with high honors from the University of Connecticut School of Law and a B.A. in International Relations and French from the University of Virginia.Liz OdongoPrograms Director -- Liz Odongo, Programs Director, joined the DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence in 2009 and has conducted national and international training to address violence against women. She has developed and facilitated curricula for the U.S. Military, State Department, various Government agencies including law enforcement and local organizations and testified for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Sexual Assault in the Peace Corps. Ms. Odongo directs the agencies programmatic efforts and coordinates city-wide taskforces. Liz obtained her Master's Degree in International Training and Education from American University, served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Guyana, and was an exchange student in high school in Venezuela.Kicha RivaAdministrative Coordinator -- Kicha joined the Coalition early December 2014. She brings with her several years of administrative experience working in various agencies within the federal government. _752d5fac-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928To build a community where domestic violence is replaced with human dignity_752d5fad-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928Public Policy[Serve as a] voice on domestic violence public policy, systems coordination and reform._752d5fae-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9281DCCADV is the District's leading voice on domestic violence public policy, systems coordination and reform. Partnering with and on behalf of our member programs, we: track and analyze legislative and systemic activity impacting victims and survivors of domestic violence; educate policy makers; conduct outreach and facilitate collaboration with community based organizations and stakeholders; lead advocacy efforts for funding for domestic violence programs and services; develop briefing papers, reports and other public materials, and; provide technical assistance and training on issues including confidentiality, domestic violence laws, barriers facing underserved populations including victims who are LGBT and victims with disabilities, and workplace policies and procedures._752d5faf-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928Training & OutreachOffer technical assistance, training and support to anti-domestic violence programs and community-based organizations_752d5fb0-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9282Community-Based Organizations in the District of ColumbiaLocal Service ProvidersVictims of Domestic ViolenceSurvivors of Domestic ViolenceThe DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence’s Training and Outreach Department offers technical assistance, training and support to anti-domestic violence programs and community-based organizations throughout the District of Columbia. Our expertise in training program design, theories of adult learning, domestic violence and advocacy are utilized to design and facilitate innovative workshops that assist local service providers in their tireless efforts to support victims and survivors of domestic violence._752d5fb1-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928Public AwarenessIncrease community awareness about the needs of survivors of domestic violence, available community resources and strategies for ending domestic violence in the District._752d5fb2-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9283Survivors of Domestic ViolenceFriends of Victims of Domestic ViolenceFamilies of Victims of Domestic ViolenceDCCADV works with its member programs to increase community awareness about the needs of survivors of domestic violence, available community resources and strategies for ending domestic violence in the District. Through television and radio ads, billboards, transit ads, posters and point of purchase displays, DCCADV keeps victims and supportive friends and family informed on the dangers and warning signs of domestic violence and where to turn for help._752d5fb3-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed928ProjectsStrengthen the safety net available to victims and survivors of domestic violence, and their children._752d5fb4-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9284Survivors of Domestic ViolenceVictims of Domestic ViolenceChildren of Victims of Domestic ViolenceOur Projects » The DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence is committed to ongoing projects that strengthen the safety net available to victims and survivors of domestic violence, and their children. Each project focuses on specific, targeted needs identified in the community.Survivors with Disabilities (PEER)Identify and support women with disabilities who are survivors of domestic and sexual violence in DC._752d5fb5-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9284.1Women with Disabilities in the District of ColumbiaUS Department of JusticeOffice on Violence against WomenWomen with disabilities, especially women with developmental disabilities and mental health issues, are among the populations most vulnerable to domestic and sexual violence. Studies highlight the increased risk, frequency and duration of abuse they experience at the hands of intimate partners, family members and/or caregivers, including transportation providers. With funding from the US Department of Justice, Office on Violence against Women, the DC Coalition in collaboration with 6 local service providers, described at Participating Organizations below, developed various tools to help identify and support these survivors in DC. Project Peer Vision: In the District of Columbia, survivors of domestic and sexual violence or abuse who have disabilities will live in safe environments, heal and have healthy, successful lives. They will have access to high quality, seamless supports that are person-centered and responsive to each survivor’s needs. Guiding Principles:These concepts are a best practice guide to providing person-centered organizational policies and practices related to access, identification, response, accommodation and referrals for survivors of domestic and sexual violence who have developmental disabilities and/or mental health issues. Confidentiality Principles: This is a guiding document for social service agencies that bridges the various definitions and practices around confidentiality and mandated reporting and offers best practices in providing quality services for survivors of disabilities, including core values and practices that do not re-traumatize survivors.Prevention (DELTA PREP)Eliminate intimate partner violence (IPV)._752d5ff2-d1da-11e4-ba42-dab8057ed9284.2Centers for Disease Control and PreventionDCCADV is proud to be a part of DELTA PREP (Preparing and Raising Expectation for Prevention) working to lead the Coalition's members and District leaders and allies in incorporating primary prevention in efforts to eliminate intimate partner violence (IPV). This District-wide initiative is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to advance a national intimate partner violence primary prevention movement. In 2009, the project funded 19 state level domestic violence coalitions for three years to focus on strategies to prevent first-time perpetration and first-time victimization of IPV. As a DELTA Prep member, DCCADV is committed to integrating primary prevention into Coalition policies and practices, training staff and board members and building local capacity to foster this essential work in our community. Project activities are based on the social ecological model and social determinants of health which state sustainable change must happen simultaneously on the individual, relationship, community and societal levels. As we begin taking steps to incorporate this vital programming in our organizational goals, we hope to include several components that lead to a collective of individuals and organizations committed to stopping violence before it begins. 2015-03-24http://www.dccadv.org/index.php?pid=37OwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net