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• Mission
• Background
• Definition of Domestic Violence
• Goals
• Community Partners
• Guiding Principals
• Committee Structure
• Task Teams
• Meeting Dates
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The purpose of the Calgary Domestic Violence Committee is to effect a reduction in the incidence of family violence in Calgary through effective and seamless service delivery, collaboration, promotion of prevention initiatives, advocacy, professional and public education and media relations.
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CDVC began meeting in 1981, pre-existing ACAV. Following the Mayor's Task Force on Community and Family Violence, CDVC agreed to take responsibility for the recommendations concerning adults. CDVC operates in relation to ACAV.
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CDVC defines domestic violence as the attempt, act or intent of someone within a relationship, where the relationship is characterized by intimacy, dependency or trust, to intimidate either by threat or by the use of physical force on another person or property. The purpose of the abuse is to control and or exploit through neglect, intimidation, inducement of fear or by inflicting pain. Abusive behaviour can take many forms including: verbal, physical, sexual, psychological, emotional, spiritual, economic and the violation of rights. All forms of abusive behaviour are ways in which one human being is trying to have control and/or exploit or have power over another.
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1. Service providers, consumers and ACAV will know the definition of family violence and will have accurate and appropriate information about the causes, incidences and dynamics of family violence and will know the appropriate resources to address family violence.
2. Services and systems will be consumer focused; integrated and linked, able to identify and close service gaps in a timely manner, and effectively address policy issues related to family/domestic violence.
3. CDVC will be comprised of primary stakeholders who are able to make timely and effective decisions communicate with designated sectors that reflect commonly agreed upon goals.

DIVERSITY MEMBERS

• Aboriginal Community
• Disability Community
• Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgendered Community
• Immigrant Community (Calgary Coalition on Family Violence)

• Domestic Violence Portfolio�s
• United Way Calgary and Area

All actions and decisions will be measured against the following guiding principles:

• We actively explore (new) research to support and improve existing work and develop new innovative solutions.
• We believe that a systems perspective is necessary to identify and impact the root causes and effects of violence and abuse.
• We believe that by keeping clients central to our deliberations, we will respect the diverse, varied perspectives, and needs of the community.
• We believe that by keeping clients central to our deliberations, we will respect the diverse, varied perspectives and needs of the community.
• We believe that accountability and responsibility and being goal oriented are necessary to create effective outcomes and maintain focus on clients.

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Protocol and Training Committee
The purpose of this sub-committee is to assist agencies with the development of domestic violence protocols and ensure the support necessary to implement and maintain protocols (i.e. training)

Treatment Issues Committee
A chair is appointed by the group and sits on CDVC with specific responsibilities relating to accountability process

Communications Committee
The purpose of this sub-committee is to develop strategies for communicating the activities of CDVC and to develop a media plan
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It is expected that the Committee will meet at least quarterly, with frequency being determined by the membership. The Chairperson will set the agenda and circulate to members one week prior to the meeting. Recorders will be appointed at each meeting. Location of the meetings will vary but consideration will be given to accessibility and cost for parking.
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Check for CDVC Events Coming Soon!
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