2008 Annual Report - Domestic Violence Coordinating Council

…by helping to develop comprehensive training and protocols
for addressing domestic violence issues, by providing advocacy
on behalf of the victims and networking to connect various
disciplines working on these issues providing coordination within
a fragmented system. The unifying and collaborative approach
as well as taking the lead on this issue makes the DVCC different
than any other agency– Layne P.
… by focusing on the needs of the victim makes the
DVCC unique from any other agency. – Jackie T.
…by creating awareness and allowing victims to actively take
part in events, which gives a persona sense of power in the
fight against domestic violence. –Jessica C.
…by serving as advocates for victims and educating the justice
system in all aspects of domestic violence. The composition of the staff
and board, the activities, the education pieces for and communication
to the public as well as their commitment to victims make the DVCC
different than any other agency.– Carolyn G.
…by being the “core” organization in Douglas County that brings people together to end domestic
violence, making our community a safer place to live. The DVCC continues to bring about change
through its strong collaborative efforts working toward a Family Justice Center. The FJC will benefit
victims by providing them with healing and hope; Service Providers by increasing the efficiency of
their service-delivery; local businesses by reducing the costs associated with domestic violence; and
giving residents in our community a new awareness of the problem and a means by which they can
help fight domestic violence. –Katherine R.
…by providing a voice for those that need
to be heard. –Linda J.
…by the sharing of wisdom and expertise of Training and Education Director Sue
Michalski of the DVCC has made an impact on our community. Sue has presented at all
of the Attorney General’s Office regional domestic violence and sexual assault conferences
as well as the 2008 Fall NE County Attorneys Association Seminar—with outstanding
response from conference attendees . Sue is also a fantastic resource to attorneys as she is
an expert witness in the areas on domestic violence and strangulation.-Kimberly M.
…by providing statistical reports, social marketing material and
outreach information. Every year I Teach about violence as a public
health problem and I situate intimate partner violence in that context.
The DVCC provides me with materials that support my teaching. I
always place a silent witness in front of the class to represent those
who have fallen victim to these preventable tragedies. – Mary Sue W.
… by increasing the awareness of domestic violence and its
impact on the community and victims.– Sarah F.
… by educating healthcare providers on how to identify and
treat victims of domestic violence as well as gather resources
and referrals for them. The DVCC has so educated law
enforcement officers and advocated to have policies and
procedures changed to assist victims in cases of domestic
violence.- Terri P.
gr o u p ho p e
The DVCC Survivor Group is a voice for those who have been victimized by domestic violence. These individuals
first came together in October 2006. They listen, support and rejoice in each others accomplishments and
personal vision of hope. Under the guidance of the DVCC Executive Director and the support of the DVCC
staff, this group is a focal point as we move to the goal of opening the Family Justice Center. They represent
the voices of those who cannot speak up or against domestic violence. It is with great thanks for their
resiliency and willingness to continue the work that we honor their words, their actions and their commitment
to ending domestic violence and bringing about social change.