The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence - 2051 Words

I. Proposal Summary The Iowa Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) deals with the concerns of battered women and their families. For 30 years we have represented both rural and urban areas. Our programs support and involve battered women of all ages, racial, social, religious and economic groups. We oppose the use of violence as a means of control over others and we support equality in relationships and the concept of helping women assume power over their own lives. We strive towards encouraging independent, community based groups in which women make major policy and program decisions. The Wine, Woman and Shoes (WWS) event will bring individuals, organizations, sponsors, policymakers and community leaders together for one day to†¦show more content†¦II. Organization Background ICADV incorporated in 1985, is a state-level nonprofit organization responding to the needs of battered women, men and children in Iowa. For 30 years, our mission seeks to engage all people in a movement to change the social and political systems that perpetuate violence against women. This is done through education, advocacy and quality services. ICADV’s multi-disciplinary staff consists of highly experienced advocates and professionals, many of whom have been active in the anti-violence against women movement for a significant number of years. ICADV operates under a team structure, which has facilitated the development of core competencies as well as specialized expertise. ICADV provides training, counseling, community outreach, program management and technical support for 26 domestic violence agencies across the state who provide direct service to victims in need. In addition, the organization also administers several successful programs including: Housing and Economic justice Advocacy Today (HEAT) AmeriCorps which is devoted to improving financial literacy among survivors of domestic violence and helping victims attain safe housing. Skylark Project, which provides comprehensive services to incarcerated victims of domestic and sexual abuse. Also, we run the Housing and Economic Justice Program which provides training and technical assistance