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North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Beth Froehling, JD Co-Executive Director. About NCCADV. We are a statewide non-profit membership organization founded in 1981. Celebrating 30 th Anniversary!

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North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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  1. North Carolina Coalition Against Domestic Violence Beth Froehling, JD Co-Executive Director

  2. About NCCADV • We are a statewide non-profit membership organization founded in 1981. • Celebrating 30th Anniversary! • Our purpose is to strengthen the network of people working to end domestic violence in North Carolina. • We provide support services to local domestic violence programs and allied professionals across the state.

  3. Mission To create social change through the elimination of the individual, institutional, and cultural oppressions that contribute to domestic violence.

  4. NCCADV Public Policy Initiative • Advocates to improve statewide policies and legislation to positively impact the lives of survivors of domestic violence and their children. • Monitors federal legislation and works with NNEDV to support National Lobby Day each year. • Contracts with a lobbyist.

  5. National Lobby Day in DC

  6. NCCADV Partners • Attorney General’s Office • Governor’s Crime Commission • Council for Women • Domestic Violence Commission • NC Coalition Against Sexual Assault • Legal Aid of NC • NC Justice Center • Sheriffs’ Association • Conference of District Attorneys • NC Victims Assistance Network • Prevent Child Abuse NC

  7. Highlights Legislative Accomplishments

  8. 2002: Address Confidentiality Program 2003: Homicide Prevention Act 2004: House Bill 1354 (House Select Committee) 2005: Landlord/Tenant Law 2007: Homicide Database 2008: DVPOs/Repeat Violators 2009: DVPOs/Pets 2010: Immunity for Shelters

  9. Strategies for Success • Building public awareness of the issue and the impact in our communities (homicides) • Identifying champions in the legislature • Forming partnerships and collaborations • Grassroots advocacy • Investing significant resources (lobbyist)

  10. Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has. -Margaret Mead

  11. Thank you! Please use NCCADV as a resource 1.888.232.9124 www.nccadv.org

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