DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT SERVICES OF WHATCOM COUNTY
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Mission Statement
Whether it's been 20 minutes or 20 years, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services of Whatcom County (DVSAS) helps people rebuild their lives. Through advocacy counseling, support groups, legal assistance, and community trainings, DVSAS provides support, education, and healing to thousands of people each year.
About This Cause
MISSION The mission of Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services (DVSAS) is to support individuals affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, and commercial sexual exploitation, and to lead the community towards ending these abuses of power. VISION Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services is a county-wide, volunteer based organization that serves individuals of all ages affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. The agency provides client-centered, accessible services which promote empowerment, choice and safety. The organization is committed to the provision of a full spectrum of victim services in the community, including crisis intervention, shelter, medical and legal advocacy, support services and prevention, education and offenders treatment. Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services takes a leadership role in providing collaborative ways to engage the community in becoming active participants in ending domestic violence and sexual assault. VALUES We believe all people have the right to be in a safe, non-violent community- free from physical, emotional and sexual abuse. We believe the roots of sexual assault and domestic violence are based in certain cultural beliefs and attitudes of our society and have their foundation in the abuse of power and control. We believe community based solutions are essential to ending violence. We believe volunteerism empowers the community to help and care for itself. We believe diversity promotes understanding, sensitivity and respect. We believe it is individuals who choose to abuse and are always responsible for their behavior. We believe personal empowerment is essential to an individual's growth and healing.