The DVSAC logo image reaches out on many levels. The sun represents permanence, strength and hope as a new day begins. The rays of the sun reach out embracing the Virgin Islands. The circle demonstrates continuity and support. The rings indicate depth. The colors chosen represent national colors associated with both domestic violence and sexual assault organizations. The colors have been bumped up only slightly in intensity to instill an island flavor.

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About DVSAC

Our History

DVSAC began in 1986 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:

• Brought service provider agencies together
• Hired central staff, including prevention outreach specialists
• Opened satellite offices on St. Thomas and St. John
• Provided training and education on domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking conflict resolution, and their sub-topics
• Worked on policy and legislative initiatives to improve the responses to victims
• Held annual conferences and seminars
• Developed brochures on V.I. protection orders, safety for victims, sexual violence, and human trafficking
• Presented DVSAC as a model at the Caribbean Studies Association Conference
• Developed the People’s court watch Program

Last Modified: 21-May-2012