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Domestic ViolenceChampion for ChangeTool Kitwww.icfs.org/DVChampion
Welcome Champions!We all have a role to play in the quest to end domestic violence in Ventura County andadjacent communities.This toolkit provides you with 3 concrete ways to become a Champion for Change:EDUCATE - ACTIVATE – GET INVOLVEDYou will also find safe ways to assist someone who may be experiencing abuse and where tofind help.We thank you for taking a pledge on behalf of survivors by saying:“ No More Silence, No More Shame & No More Stigma” to domestic violence.Sincerely,Interface Children & Family Services
DV Champions for ChangeHow do I Start?#1 Educate yourself#2 Activate/Engage others# 3 Get Involvedwww.icfs.org/DVChampion
DV Champions for Change#1 EDUCATEo Educateyourself on the warning signs of domesticviolence and its impact on families.o Learnhow domestic violence can occur in a variety ofsettings and situations.o Becomefamiliar with the resources in your communityand how to access them.
DV Champions for Change#2 ACTIVATEo Takethe pledge to say No More! to domestic violencein your community.o Becomea Champion for Change, inspire and engageothers to join you.o Ifyou see something, say something. Take an activerole in providing support to a survivor.
DV Champions for Change#3 GET INVOLVEDo Donateor purchase wish list itemso Volunteeryour timeo Attend/Sponsor2017 Love is Brewing Luncheon & Teao Jointhe larger movement to end DV by becoming amember of the California Partnership to End DomesticViolence.www.icfs.org/DVChampion
DV Champions for ChangeToolkit ResourcesDomestic Violence 101 PowerPointo Family Violence Intervention Brochureo Survivor Resource Bookleto DV Tip SheetsoooooooDomestic Violence & the WorkplaceFrequently Asked QuestionsSafety Planning WorksheetsTips for Helping SurvivorsWhere to Find HelpTeen Dating ViolenceTips for Healthy Teen Relationshipso Conversation Starters for Parentso Are you Modeling Respect at Home?o
DV Champions for Change“Project Hope” Traveling Art Exhibito Supportthis ongoing art exhibit by:Donation at www.icfs.org/dvchampiono Display at a hosted eventooDisplay in lobby of your workplace or other public placeContact Interface:(805) 485-6114, Ext. 628dvchampion@icfs.org
DV Champions for ChangeWhy so much purple?o Inthe United States military, the Purple Heart ispresented to those who have been wounded whileserving.o Forsurvivors of Domestic Violence, who may also bewounded both physically and emotionally, the coloris meant to be a symbol of peace, courage,survival, honor and dedication to ending violence.
DV Champions for ChangeWhy the Butterfly?The butterfly is a universal symbol of transformation, whichis representative of the change that victims undergo asthey heal the wounds of their past and work toward asafe and thriving future.
DV Champions for ChangeSpecial ThanksA special thank you our Public/Private Partners forsupporting efforts to reduce domestic violence in VenturaCounty and adjacent communities. We hope this list willgrow :oInterface Donors and Community PartnersoVentura County DV Task Force MembersoLove is Brewing Committee MembersoInterface ClientsoInterface VolunteersoInterface Staff
DV Champions for Change24/7 Help is AvailableoEMERGENCY: DIAL 911o24 hour DV Hotline: 800-636-6738o24 Information/Referral Helpline: DIAL 211 or go towww.211ventura.org
o Domestic Violence 101 PowerPoint o Family Violence Intervention Brochure o Survivor Resource Booklet o DV Tip Sheets- o Domestic Violence & the Workplace o Frequently Asked Questions o Safety Planning Worksheets o Tips for Helping Survivors o Where to Find Help o Teen Dating Violence- o Tips for Healthy Teen Relationships o Conversation Starters for Parents o Are you Modeling Respect at Home?
