History
DVSAC began in 1987 on St. Croix, as a result of the first Domestic Violence Conference held in the Territory. Since that time, we have expanded efforts on all three islands. To achieve our mission, we have:
- Hired Staff
- Opened satellite offices on St. Thomas and St. John
- Contracted outreach specialist workers
- Brought service provider agencies together
- Held yearly conferences and seminars
- Developed brochures on V.I. restraining orders, safety for victims and same sex violence
- Presented DVSAC as a model at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference
- Worked on policy and legislation initiatives to improve the responses to victims
- Provide training and education on domestic violence, sexual assault, conflict resolution, and their sub-topics
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