Domestic Violence

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What is Domestic Violence?

Domestic Violence is pattern of assault and coercive behaviors that batterers use in relationships to gain power & control over their intimate partners.  It's never okay!  There is help for you or your loved one.  Contact us for referrals, or call one of the many agencies that provide direct support to survivors in our area.

What's Happening?

PreventConnect 2012 web conference series conducted by staff of Prevention Institute.  To register, click “Events” then “Web Conferences.”

  • May 22 & 23 | “Social Change and Social Justice: Building Bridges Between Movements” by Annie Lyles & Carolina Guzman
  • June 13 & 14 | “Don't Let Prevention Stand Alone: Integrating Prevention Efforts in Your Agency and Community,” by Annie Lyles & Menaka Mohan

June 26-28 | 2012 Conference of Oregon Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence:  Building Your Toolbox, Tools for the Future, Sunriver, OR

July 9-13 | 2012 National Call to Action Institute and Conference on July 9-13, 2012 in St Paul, MN. The Women of Color Network (WOCN), in partnership with A CALL TO MEN, Share Time Wisely Consulting Services, and Clarina Howard Nichols Center, is excited to OPEN REGISTRATION in St Paul, MN.

August 13-14 | Conference:  “Domestic Violence and African Americans:  Unpacking the Significance of Our Diversity,” sponsored by Institute on Domestic Violence in African American Community, University of Minnesota:  Sheraton Norfolk Waterside, Norfolk, VA.  Contact 612-624-5357 or 1-877-NIDVAAC or info@idvaac.org

September 13 | 13th Annual Golf for Hope Tournament sponsored by Raphael House.  Find out more about registration and sponsorship.

Bradley Angle | Visit website for list of activities including support groups.

Coaching Boys into Men | Coaches Leadership Program that partners with athletic coaches to help young male athletes practice respect towards themselves and others.