 | Support women and children as they strive to have lives free of
violence or abuse and encourage them to make choices that are in their own
best interests; |
 | Educate our community about the issues surrounding domestic violence; |
 | Work for social change in policy and practice that supports safety for
victims and accountability for violent and abusive behavior; |
 | Promote respect and acceptance for all individuals; and |
 | Strive to model non-oppressive agency practices and policies. |