NATIONAL AFFILIATION: National Coalition Against Domestic Violence

WEBSITE: http://dvac.charmeck.org

PRIMARY CONTACT PERSON:
Julie Owens, Chair

ADDRESS: 5624 Executive Center Dr., Suite 120
Charlotte, NC 28212

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 704-563-3700
FAX: 704-566-2838
EMAIL: julie@hopeconsultants.com

ALTERNATE CONTACT PERSON:
Donna Fayko

TELEPHONE NUMBER: 704-336-3274

YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1986

NUMBER OF CURRENT MEMBERS: 57

MEETING DATES: Second Tuesday of each month
TIME: 12:15 P.M. to 1:30 PM
LOCATION: Various - Go to http://dvac.charmeck.org for this month's meeting location

MEMBERSHIP REQUIREMENT (S): An advocate against domestic violence or a professional who works with or on behalf of battered women and their children.

NEWSLETTER PUBLISHED: No

PURPOSE AND/OR MISSION OF ASSOCIATION/ORGANIZATION/AGENCY:
To end domestic violence in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg community; to convene a group of professionals and other concerned individuals committed to networking, communicating, and coordinating to solve problems in the community response system; to increase public awareness; and to otherwise advocate for victims of domestic violence and their families.

MAJOR PLANNED PROGRAMS/PROJECTS/SERVICES:

• October- Domestic Violence Awareness Month
  
• Community Awareness/Public Education
  
• Legislation/Lobbying/Awareness
  
• Speakers Bureau
  
• Community Response to Domestic Violence