The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Approximately 1.3 million women each year are victims of physical assault by a partner in the United States, with larger numbers of such incidents not being reported (Herman, Rotunda, Williamson, & Vodanovich, 2014, p. 2). Intimate partner violence (IPV) is defined as sexual, physical, or psychological harm by a current or former partner or spouse, which can include sexual violence, psychological and emotional violence, or physical violence (Herman et al., 2014, p. 2). IPV is also known as dating violence, domestic violence, family violence, or spouse abuse.

The Central Minnesota Task Force on Battered Women, doing business as Anna Marie 's Alliance, is a private non-profit corporation formed in 1979 dedicated to providing safe shelter, support, and referral services for battered women and their children. The Alliance also works with the community on systems change and violence prevention. Anna Marie 's has sheltered over 13,000 battered women and their children since 1979 (more than 8,000 of these were children) ("Anna Marie 's Alliance | providing safety and shelter today... violence-free communities tomorrow," n.d.). The state of MN has oversight over Anna Marie’s Alliance because the state grants the legal existence of the organization through not-for-profit incorporation laws. Likewise, the federal government also has oversight over Anna Marie’s Alliance because the federal government grants exemption from federal income taxes. This paper discusses the nonprofit organization and the accounting practices at Anna Marie’s Alliance.

The Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence (WSCADV, n.d.) provides training for advocates of domestic violence (DV) survivors and their families. This paper reflects my experiences as I worked through the first three sections of training: the history of the DV movement; the key requirements of DV advocacy; and safety planning. The primary thread throughout the training sections is the importance of providing advocacy based on survivor-empowerment and meeting clients where they are. In this paper, I also explore my role as a mental health counselor in an interdisciplinary response team working with survivors of domestic violence.

Domestic violence is an ongoing epidemic affecting people around the world. Over the years, the problem of domestic violence has raised an abundance of questions: how serious is the issue, and what actions could be implemented to prevent it? In the article “Domestic Violence Has Been a Problem Throughout U.S. History”, it explains how the issue of domestic violence has been going on for decades; however, did not get address until recent years. The author, Cathy Young, points out there has been programs and shelters implemented, but the issue of domestic violence still remains a serious problem today. “Prevalence of Domestic Violence in the United States”, provides a

It was not that long ago that what transpired at home was considered a secretive, a personal matter and was not looked at by the public. Within the last few years, there has been an rise in awareness of the importance of child abuse and negligence, spouse/partner mistreatment, and elder cruelty not only as serious societal problems but also as crimes. The PEACE Domestic Violence Agency was step up to help individuals break through the barriers.

In response to the concern over spouse abuse and child maltreatment, medical and behavioral health professionals represent the first line of defense in recognizing victims and perpetrators of IPV and linking these individuals to appropriate services. More specifically, a multidisciplinary team of professionals consisting of representatives of the medical, legal, investigative, and social service disciplines that can suggest an appropriate course of treatment and action, including: individual treatment, anger management training, domestic conflict containment programs, and marital therapy (Klostermann, Mignone, Kelley, Musson, & Bohall, 2012). Domestic Conflict Containment Program (DCCP) consists of 10 weekly 2-hour skills-based sessions based

It is important to note that IPV is a more modern name for domestic violence, this is done in order to include the LGBT community. Historically speaking domestic violence was only recognized as occurring in a heterosexual couple, with the man being the batterer and the women being the victims. DV has been occurring since the beginning of time, it was acceptable for a husband to hit his wife, it was a way for them to correct their perceived misbehavior; the community would not

I find it difficult that someone who has survived an episode of domestic violence or a sexual assault that they can feel shunned by their families, friends or coworkers. This truly made me feel that there is a disservice by law enforcement, the judicial system, and our society as a whole. Francis of Assisi would not have supported the notion that the victim of anything should be looked down upon. Francis of Assisi believed that “we have been called to heal wounds, to unite what has fallen apart, and to bring home those who have lost their way.” The services provided by ICADV are in alignment with the views of Francis of Assisi and should be followed more closely by other agencies when realizing that the lasting effects on survivors are lasting and victim blaming, grueling interview techniques can traumatize a survivor and is a truly devastating experience that can last a

Intimate partner violence (IPV) or domestic violence, is violence that occurs between people that are involved in a close relationship (Benokraitis, 2012a, p. 384). The people involved don’t necessarily have to be married, just in a close personal, intimate relationship. Abusive relationships are unhealthy, damaging

Domestic violence became a realization and a serious concern in the mid 1970’s for many Americans. “This realization is due to the women advocating on behalf of the battered women movement”

Domestic violence is violent or aggressive behavior pattern in a relationship between two partners within the home. Domestic Violence typically involves one of the individuals I the relationship to be controlling and wants to take advantage and control of the other. The University of Louisiana at Monroe needs a new organization that can make a difference and give both women and men a sense of hope and safety; this solution should be the National Coalition against Domestic Violence (NCADV). The National Coalition against Domestic Violence is an organization that was founded in 1978 in Washington, D.C. The NCADV began at the United States commission on Civil Rights hearing for battered women. The organization focuses on domestic violence in the home and society-wide violence and factors which perpetuate violence against women and children.

Domestic Violence (DV) is a critical social issue that negatively impacts not only our own culture in America but as well as all other cultures around the world. Domestic Violence is a global issue reaching across national boundaries as well as socio-economic, cultural, racial and class distinctions (Kaur & Garg 2008). Domestic Violence is a serious problem that can be seen around every society from families of both developed and underdeveloped countries and of different backgrounds. Although there are various cases of domestic violence against men, children and the elderly; women account for the majority percentage of victims of Domestic Violence. This violence can take the form of physical assault, psychological abuse, financial abuse or sexual assault (Kaur & Garg 2008). Domestic Violence is a trend that is on the rise and will continue to plague our society if nothing is done on time to address this social issue.

In 1977, a group of caring men and women in Imperial County called a community meeting to discuss the problem of domestic violence, which was just then beginning to receive public attention. The dedicated people who attended that first organizational meeting worked rapidly and soon founded the non-profit organization WomanHaven, Inc. They have since changed the agency’s name and now operate as The Center for Family Solutions. Our mission is to promote and provide a comprehensive response to domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking through Community Outreach & Education, Prevention, Intervention, Client Support Services; and Safety and Shelter Services. Agency’s mission is to implement domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking best practices and model programs which incorporate state mandates for effective and efficient quality service in increasing awareness and decreasing the episodes of domestic violence in the communities of Imperial County, California (CFS, 2016).

Dept. of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women STOP Violence Against Women Formula Grant Program since 1995.

The United States Commission on Civil Rights sponsors the Consultation on Battered Women: Issues of Public Policy in Washington, DC. Over 100 nationally represented women come together to organize around the needs of the newly formed battered women’s movement. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV) is formed during the