Vision: ICADV pursues a vision where all people engage in healthy relationships characterized by the mutual sharing of resources, responsibilities and affection; where youth are nurtured with those expectations; and where all people are supported within a society committed to equality in relationships and equity in opportunity as fundamental human rights.

Mission: ICADV works to eliminate domestic violence through the implementation of prevention programs including public education, advocacy for system and societal change, influencing public policy and allocation of resources. Until the violence is ended, ICADV works to promote, strengthen and provide quality comprehensive services for member programs and all individuals affected by domestic violence across the state.

Philosophy: ICADV believes that violence is endemic to our society. We believe patriarchal values and attitudes support and perpetuate violence and we seek to confront the roots of that violence within ourselves and within larger economic, social and political systems.

• We believe that no human being deserves to be beaten or violated by another.
• We believe in the right of all persons to live without fear, oppression, or sexual, emotional or physical abuse.
• We believe domestic violence is the use of force or threat to achieve and maintain control over others in personal relationships.
• We believe domestic violence is preventable.
• We believe batterers should be held accountable for their actions.
• We believe in inclusiveness and respect for diversity.
• We believe in the empowerment of individuals to achieve self-determination.
• We are committed to the ideas and practices of a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere in ICADV, which fosters open communications, respect and cooperation among all members of the coalition.
• We believe the elimination of domestic violence is best achieved by utilizing a multi-faceted approach.
• We believe that while the majority of victims of domestic violence are women and children, everyone is affected by it and the solution involves everyone.

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