About
The SLCCVAW committee believes that we all have a responsibility to work toward the elimination of violence. This responsibility extends beyond the clients we serve, to a traditionally patriarchal society and its attitudes towards women. We must work toward changing socialization patterns and attitudes that underlie and perpetuate violence against women. Our commitment to educate, advocate and coordinate service will result in a practical application of “zero tolerance” to violence.
Vision
A community working together to end violence against women.
Mission
Using our collective voice to provide education and advocacy towards the achievement of equality in relationships and zero tolerance of abuse against women.
Core Values
Collaborative, Responsive and Proactive: We believe in working with the community to raise awareness and encourage the creation of new ideas and solutions.
- Integrity: We operate, in all respects, within the highest ethical standards; accountable to our clients, member agencies and community.
- Equality in all Relationship: We believe in the principle of mutual respect and trust between peoples of all ages, gender, race, nationality and religion.
- Zero Tolerance: We do not tolerate any type of abuse against women including: physical, sexual, emotional, economic abuse and controlling behaviours.
- Passion and Commitment: We are dedicated to working with people and organizations that share our passion and commitment towards ending abuse against women.
Philosophy
The Sarnia-Lambton Coordinating Committee on Violence Against Women recognizes the importance of a systems perspective in establishing an integrated response to violence against women. The committee believes that we all have a responsibility to work toward the elimination of violence. This responsibility extends beyond the clients we serve, to a traditionally patriarchal society and its attitudes towards women. We must work toward changing socialization patterns and attitudes that underlie and perpetuate violence against women.
Our commitment to educate, advocate and coordinate service will result in a practical application of “zero tolerance” to violence.
Objectives
- To foster a united effort among professional agencies and organizations in order to promote community awareness and professional responsibility regarding the issues of violence against women.
- To coordinate and promote public and professional education regarding the issues of violence against women.
- To ensure that concrete and consistent information is available about agencies working to reduce violence against women.
- To identify the possible existing service gaps in the services for victims and offenders.
- To participate and/or support research projects looking at the area of violence against women.
- To act as a resource to the community regarding violence against women.
- To review/support community initiatives and grant applications for a collaborative community approach.
- To review/adopt an advocacy role based on recommendations from the Advocacy Committee.
- To utilize the media to promote the above objectives.
- To work towards the primary goal of “zero tolerance”.
Sarnia Lambton Coordinating Committee on Violence Against Women 