Committees
CCADV committees are a wonderful way to get involved on a statewide level
in the work ending domestic violence. As a member-driven coalition it is
critical to have diverse voices from all geographic areas of Colorado
participating on committees. This helps ensure that the work of the
Coalition is reflective of the needs and issues facing Colorado.
CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY COMMITTEE
This committee's purpose is to ensure equitable, quality services to
children and adolescents who have witnessed and experienced domestic
violence, and to provide a powerful voice to those who advocate on behalf
of children and adolescents. The committee provides education to adults
and children regarding the effects of domestic violence on child witnesses
and victims, acts as the Colorado clearinghouse for information regarding
the effects of domestic violence on child witnesses and victims, addresses
issues concerning non-violent parenting and coordinates statewide efforts
to enhance children's program development and creativity in battered
women's agencies. This committee meets monthly.
For additional information, please contact Caroline Barr, staff liaison to
the Children's Advocacy Committee, at 303-962-3320 or 888-778-7091 x812.
LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE
The Legislative Committee directly reviews, discusses and takes action on legislative and social policy issues that affect battered women and their children and the services that assist them. This committee also directs and monitors the work of the CCADV lobbyist. In addition, the Legislative Committee will work with government agencies and other non-profit organizations on social policy and legislative issues. This committee meets monthly.
For additional information, please contact Amy Miller, staff liaison to
the Legislative Committee, at 888-778-7091 x812.
SURVIVOR'S TASK FORCE
The Survivor's Task Force is comprised of domestic violence survivors who take a proactive approach in community education regarding domestic violence intervention and prevention. Primarily this is accomplished through speaking engagements and special projects. This group specifically addresses the issues of formerly battered women, including victimization, empowerment, and life after battering. Part of the mission of this committee is to promote the inclusion of formerly battered women as shelter workers, shelter directors, shelter board members, and community speakers and advocates. This group also plans an annual event each October in Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This committee meets monthly.
For additional information, please contact Bayonne Holmes, staff liaison to the Survivors Task Force, at 303-962-0935 or 888-778-7091 x810.
MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE
The Membership Committee will create and implement and/or provide direction on effective strategies for board and membership development. Duties of the committee include creating, implementing and/or making recommendations regarding membership recruitment and retention and mechanisms for membership communication, participation and input. This committee meets monthly.
For additional information, please contact Jessica Khan, staff liaison to the Membership Committee, at 303-962-0937 or 888-778-7091 x821.
ORIENTATIONS AND ALLIES COMMITTEE
The Orientations and Allies Committee challenges oppressions based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and Orientations and Allies Committee works for revolutionary social change through prevention, awareness, education and activism.
For additional information, please contact Jackie List-Warrilow, staff liaison to the Orientations and Allies Committee, at 303-962-0939 or 888-778-7091 x819.
RURAL ISSUES COMMITTEE
The Rural Issues Committee's mission is to ensure statewide accessibility to programs and direct services for battered women and their children. This committee advocates with CCADV in the interest of rural programs and facilitates networking among local programs as well as with programs in other states. This committee participates in research, assesses rural needs and acts as a sounding board for rural programs/issues at CCADV meetings. In addition this committee develops and provides technical assistance to rural programs and promotes the development of rural services through urban programs. This committee meets three times a year in conjunction with Statewide Meetings.
For additional information, please contact Emily Steed, staff liaison to the Rural Issues Committee, at 303-962-0938 or 888-778-7091 x820.
FINANCE COMMITTEE
This committee will develop recommendations for the CCADV Board and membership to assist the Coalition in ensuring responsible stewardship of the organization's financial resources. Duties include, reviewing monthly financial statements, making recommendations for the budget, the annual audit, and investments, and assisting the Coalition staff with the development and maintenance of good accounting procedures.
For additional information, please contact Denise Washington, staff liaison to the Finance Committee, at 303-962-0930 or 888-778-7091 x818.
ADVOCACY TEAM
The Advocacy Team examines Colorado's criminal and civil justice system as it responds to domestic violence and assists with the identification of gaps that battered women and their children face and provides viable solutions while effectively working with community allies and organizations.
For additional information, please contact Denise Washington, staff liaison to the Advocacy Team, at 303-962-0930 or 888-778-7091 x818.
INTERFAITH TASK FORCE ON DOMESTIC ABUSE
The Interfaith Task Force is a diverse alliance of faith-based leaders, victim advocates and community members committed to ending domestic abuse. The Interfaith Task Force works together to strengthen the network of support for victims of domestic abuse and their families through community awareness, networking opportunities, cross training and skill-building for faith communities, faith leaders and victim advocates. This committee meets monthly.
For additional information, contact Bayonne Holmes, staff liaison to the IFTDA, at 303-962-0935 or 888-778-7091 x810.
IMMIGRANT & LATINA COMMITTEE
The Immigrant and Latina Committee recognizes that domestic violence within Latino families occurs in a very complex context from a frame of multiple oppressions: colonization, discrimination, racism, and poverty. The purpose of the committee is to include all of these dynamics to better assist the Latino community, and also support the advocates/volunteers who work with Latino families. This committee welcomes everyone interested. This committee meets monthly.
ANTI-RACISM ALLIANCE
The mission of the Anti-Racism Alliance is to empower under-represented people of diverse backgrounds to end institutional and interpersonal violence within and against our communities. This mission will be achieved by ensuring that victim services are accessible to all people, strengthening the voice of People of Color and underserved communities and creating a support system for service providers who are working to end racism.
This committee is currently inactive.
DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
The Development Committee will develop and assist the Coalition in short and long-term fundraising strategies. This includes, but is not limited to, developing a long-term funding plan, investigating statewide fundraising possibilities, and fundraising by major gift solicitations, events, direct mail and corporate solicitation.
This committee is currently inactive.
CCADV REGIONS
CCADV is divided into four geographic regions which have board representation and hold meetings based on the region's needs. Regional meetings are a forum for domestic violence programs and community individuals to connect and share with one another. Regional meetings are open to both CCADV members and non-members.
By attending regional meetings, participants can:
- Share updates and stay current on critical issues, including legislation, funding, services, research, and state and national trends
- Problem-solve and create action plans to address barriers to ending domestic violence in Colorado
- Develop support networks and referrals throughout the region
- Learn about upcoming trainings and events
- Participate in shaping the Coalition's vision and projects
Region I — Northeast Colorado
Meets four times a year
Upcoming Meetings:
June 12, Greeley
September 11, Loveland
December 11, Greeley
Region II — Metro Denver Area (Includes Castle Rock and City of Boulder)
Meets every other month
Upcoming Meetings:
June 17, Denver
August 19, Denver
October 14, Denver
December 16, Denver
Region III — Southeast Colorado
Meets three times a year
Upcoming Meetings:
July 18, Pueblo
October 24, Pueblo
Region IV — Mountain and Western Colorado
Meets twice a year
Upcoming Meetings:
November 7, Grand Junction
For additional information, contact Jessica Khan at 303-962-0937 or 888-778-7091 x821.
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