Information on Domestic Violence

The Coalition Against Domestic and Community Violence of Greater Chattanooga, Inc.

1 Cherokee Boulevard, Chattanooga, TN 37405
Phone: (423) 757-2386
Email: dvcchatt@comcast.net
Web Site: under construction
Charlotte B. Boatwright, R.N., L.P.C., Ph.D., President/CEO

Mission Statement:

The Coalition Against Domestic and Community Violence of Greater Chattanooga, Inc. seeks to reduce the incidence of domestic violence and resulting crimes in the community. The coalition network extends across Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.

 

Statement of Purpose:

The purpose of the Coalition Against Domestic and Community Violence of Greater Chattanooga, Inc. is to reduce the incidence of domestic violence and resulting community crimes by:

a. promoting prevention, early intervention and treatment through education and advocacy.

b. coordinating services among agencies, departments and the courts to improve response to incidences of domestic violence and community violence.

c. advocating and informing elected officials about issues pertaining to domestic and community violence.

Domestic violence is defined as an ongoing pattern of physical, sexual and psychological abuse in intimate or familial relationships. It includes spousal abuse, violence between unmarried intimate partners of same or different sex, dating violence, child abuse, sexual assault and elder abuse. Resulting community crimes include such violent and non-violent crimes as assault, stalking, kidnapping, robbery, theft, hostage taking, property crimes, arson, juvenile crime, gang violence and animal abuse.

The Domestic Violence Coalition of Greater Chattanooga is a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit organization of volunteers which was founded in May, 1994. It was developed out of the expressed needs of victims and service providers to improve community response to family violence issues. The Coalition network now consists of more than 500 entities from public and private agencies, education, law enforcement and the justice system across three states. Other involved disciplines include attorneys, psychologists, physicians, clergy, counselors and most importantly, survivors of family violence.

For more information or help if you are a victim of domestic violence, contact the Partnership’s Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Hotline

(423) 755-2700 (24 hours/7 days)