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Mission Statement
 The
mission of NCCADV is to create
social change through the
elimination of the institutional,
cultural, and individual oppressions
that contribute to domestic
violence.
Vision
To empower all North Carolina
communities to build a society that
prevents and eliminates domestic
violence.
Values
We believe that domestic violence is
a pattern of domination in which perpetrators intentionally
choose to cause fear, injury, and/or
pain in order to gain and maintain
power and control over their
partners. In addition to physical
violence, abuse can be sexual,
emotional, economic, and can include
stalking. We know that most domestic
violence is committed by men, and is
one form of violence against women.
We believe that domestic violence is
absolutely unacceptable and that
perpetrators should be held
accountable.
We believe that patriarchy, gender
inequality, and all oppressions play
a central role at the individual,
institutional, and cultural levels
in creating and maintaining an
environment which accepts domestic
violence. We believe it is vital to
understand and advocate for the
elimination of all forms of
oppression, including, but not
limited to: sexism, racism, and
homophobia. We believe it is
critical to serve all domestic
violence survivors, regardless of
race, age, class and ethnic group,
sexual orientation, gender identity,
mental and physical abilities,
religious and spiritual beliefs, and
immigration status. We know
oppression comes in all forms and
leads to secondary issues for
survivors; we will strive to serve
all survivors of domestic violence
and their respective needs.
We believe that through the power of
our shared experiences and
collective voice, we can work
together to create individual,
institutional, and cultural change.
We will work intentionally and
actively to create safe spaces for
survivors of domestic violence. We
believe the voice and experience of
survivors must be the foundation of
our work, and that the domestic
violence movement can change
society.
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