IMAGINE A VIOLENCE FREE WORLD
CPVAW Original Artwork by Randee 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.
Standing Committee: CPVAW Police Committee: Scheduled meetings: Wednesdays, May 15, August 21, November 20, 2012 at 5:30 pm in the Courtyard Conference Room. Agendas and minutes will be posted to this website in the near future.
Self-Defense Classes for Girls and Women
• SUMMER (revised) Self-Defense Class Schedule
Safe Place Network
• Information & Invitation
• Safe Place Network Businesses
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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
Past Events
- DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 2012 FLYER
- ENGAGING THE BYSTANDER - Our Community Responds to Violence Against Women. October 24, 2012 from 1:30-3:30 pm. Flyer
- CALL TO ARTISTS: April 4, 2012 In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of the Commission, artists are invited to submit art work for a poster and other projects. Flyer
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SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH APRIL 2012 Events and programs throughout the month of April in recognition of Sexual Awareness Month. Flyer attached.
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Walk A Mile in Her Shoes - April 21, 2012
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DENIM DAY- April 25, 2012
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ENGAGING THE BYSTANDER - April 30, 2012 2:30-4:30 pm Louden Nelson Center
- Unity Day 2011 - October 3, 2011
- 30th Anniversary and Annual Public Hearing - October 5, 2011
- Take Back Our Streets - Feb. 18, 2011
- Take Back Our Streets - March 8, 2012
- Coaster Project
- Tree Dedications
- Banner Program
- 25th Anniversary of CPVAW
Commission Contact:
Kathy Agnone
CPVAW Coordinator
809 Center Street, Room 10
Santa Cruz, CA. 95060
831-420-5363
email
Office Hours: By Appointment only.
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