IMAGINE A VIOLENCE FREE WORLD
CPVAW Original Artwork by R. Fox
Vision:
To end sexual assault, sexual harassment, and domestic violence in the City of Santa Cruz through prevention, programs, and public policy.
Mission:
To collaborate with local stakeholder partners and law enforcement to ensure best practices to respond to and prosecute violent crimes against women.
Purpose:
- To make ending violence against women the highest priority in the City of Santa Cruz
- To ensure collaboration with other public and private agencies to support existing programs and
support the development of new programs as needed
- To facilitate meaningful citizen participation in the work of the Commission
- To continue to work with law enforcement to develop strategies for the successful prosecution and conviction of the crimes of violence against women
Meetings and Membership:
Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:45 p.m. in City Council Chambers,
809 Center Street, Santa Cruz, CA. The Commission consists of seven members who are appointed by the City Council. Agendas and minutes are available online.
Programs & Events:
Resources:
• Emergency Telephone Numbers
• Safety Strategies for Battered Women and Children
• Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence
• Police Department Website
• Información en Español
Números de Emergencia
El Asalto Sexual y la Violencia Doméstica
Estrategias de Seguridad Para las Mujeres Golpeadas y Para Sus Niños
Commission Contact:
Kathy Agnone
CPVAW Coordinator
809 Center Street, Room 10
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
831-420-5363
email
Office Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 1:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: CLOSED due to the City's furlough schedule