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Mission: ICADV is committed to the elimination of domestic violence through:
providing public awareness and education; advocating for systemic and societal
change; influencing public policy and allocation of resources; educating and
strengthening coalition members; and, promoting the availability of quality
comprehensive services.
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 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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