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16 Days of Activism | Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC
The Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee (CDVC) is made up of organisations that provide services to women, men, children and families impacted by Domestic and Family Violence (DFV). The Committee is convened by Council and auspiced through Sector Connect. 
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Together we say No to Violence | Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC

Our Mission

To work towards the elimination of domestic violence through the development of partnership and increased coordination of service provision in the Campbelltown Local Government Area (LGA).

Our Purpose

The Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee (CDVC)  works towards reducing violence against women, men, and their families by those who are, or have been, in a domestic relationship with them.

The CDVC respects the right of every person to live free from violence and free from the fear of violence, and that this is essential to the wellbeing of every person. Members acknowledge and respect that Domestic and Family Violence (DFV): 

  • Does not discriminate and can impact the lives of anyone
  • Can take many forms including (but not limited to): physical, psychological, verbal, financial, and spiritual.
  • Statistically is overwhelmingly an offence perpetrated by men against women.
  • Is a crime.
16 Days of Activism | Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC
Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC
CDVC’s specific role in the Campbelltown local government area includes
  • Providing a coordinated approach to raising awareness for the protection of people in situations of domestic violence
  • Enhancing interagency responses to those affected by domestic violence.
  • Improving interagency networks, and developing collaborative partnerships with government, non-government agencies, businesses and the local community to address and respond to domestic violence using a coordinated approach
  • Providing a forum where all agencies delivering services to people experiencing domestic violence can come together to discuss issues of concern, and advocate to address these issues at a systemic level, in a respectful and professional manner.
  • Work for cultural change and greater understanding of what are healthy relationships.
  • Support and encourage law enforcement; and
  • Provide education, information and resources to local services, businesses and community members.
  • Apply for grants collectively, which will support the functions of the committe

For more information, on our Terms Of Reference see here: cdvctermsofreferencememberinfopackage.pdf 

16 Days of Activism | Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC
Together we say No to Violence | Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee | CDVC

Membership

Membership is open to government, non-government agencies and identified corporate partners or community members, with a commitment to feminist principles, gender equity and gender equality, working or living in the local government area of Campbelltown.We also like to acknowledge the ongoing connection between land, sky, water and community and the beauty, strength and resilience of that connection”.

Membership information and How to Apply

The Committee meets on the second Monday of the month, commencing February every year, at 10.00 am to 11.30am.
For enquiries contact thegenderequityproject@gmail.com or via our Contact Page.
Interested in joining the Committee, click on this link Campbelltown Domestic Violence Committee – Campbelltown City Council (nsw.gov.au) for information and to download membership form.  
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