Search Results: MCH Organizations

Annotation: The Colorado Coalition Against Domestic Violence (CCADV) is dedicated to the elimination of domestic violence in all forms through community education, networking, and the empowerment of battered women and children. The coalition serves as a forum for social action and the development of services for battered women and their families by bringing membership and community together. It is a diverse network of rural and urban service providers who work together through the coalition to coordinate services, provide training, exchange information, and work on issues of common concern. Services to consumers include referrals and reference information. The coalition publishes a newsletter and provides some materials in Spanish. The coalition sponsors frequent conferences and training programs.

Keywords: Battered women, Domestic violence, Violence prevention

Annotation: Futures Without Violence (formerly the Family Violence Prevention Fund) works to prevent and end violence against women and children around the world through education, advocacy, and leadership programs. Focus areas include health, child wellbeing, leadership training, and policy. The website provides information and resources for women and girls, men and boys, tweens and teens, judges, and employers and employees. Several resources are available in Spanish and other languages.

Keywords: Advocacy, Battered women, Domestic violence, Public policy, Violence prevention

Annotation: The Michigan Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence (MCADSV) providers referrals, publications, and reference information to consumers. MCADSV publishes newsletters.

Keywords: Battered women, Domestic violence, Violence prevention, Womens health

Annotation: The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) was established in 1976 as a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending violence against women and children. The organization supports 65 community-based programs providing protection, shelter, counseling, and advocacy to domestic violence victims. In 1993 the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services selected the coalition as a national resource center on domestic violence, providing information and technical assistance to domestic violence coalitions, government agencies, and the media. The coalition also offers training to personnel in law enforcement, schools, health care professions and religious organization, and sponsors conferences. Services to consumers include referrals and publications. A catalog of publications is available.

Keywords: Battered women, Counseling, Domestic violence, Shelters

Annotation: STAND! Against Domestic Violence, (formerly the Battered Women's Alternatives) serves battered women and their families and strives to eliminate domestic violence and help families flourish. The organization provides technical assistance and resources to other programs across the country and offers referrals, reference information, and other services to battered women, their children, and abusive partners. Some of the services offered include legal assistance, family/couples counseling, employment assistance, transitional housing, emergency shelter, and treatment for abusive men. Publications include a newsletter, and resources are available in Spanish and some Asian languages. The organization also sponsors training seminars.

Keywords: Battered women, Domestic violence, Technical assistance, Violence prevention