With a bold, comprehensive approach, we are disrupting cultural norms to end violence in two generations. We deliver vital safety and healing services to adults and children experiencing trauma and educate youth and professionals about how to prevent violence and develop healthy relationships. Through an alliance of collaborative partners and donors we are creating a safer tomorrow for children an
d adults who are experiencing trauma and who are at the greatest risk of school failure, addictions and su***de. We support those impacted by violence at all levels with shelter, advocacy, therapy, self-sufficiency, intervention, and prevention with programs that are changing the trajectory of our community. Serving tens of thousands of survivors and victims since 1980, CVIC has been leading regional violence intervention efforts with an innovative model of collaboration that is recognized nationally as a best practice. We employ more than 80 professionals who serve victims, survivors, and those who use violence in personal relationships. CVIC is a 501c3 non-profit agency, governed by an 11-person board of directors. Our senior leadership team, with more than 100 cumulative years of experience, oversees day-to-day operations.
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CVIC’s DEIA Statement
At CVIC we are striving to end interpersonal violence in two generations and provide a safe and supportive environment for those we serve, those we employ, and the larger Grand Forks community. To achieve this vision, we must stand in solidarity with people who have been historically and are currently marginalized and advocate for them while they navigate through systems of oppression. We at CVIC acknowledge that oppression continues to negatively impact both our community and larger society. We recognize that oppression is a root cause of interpersonal violence. We are committed to fostering an organization that is equitable, inclusive, and that centers the experiences of our clients. We envision a community, an organization, and programs where people and community are connected, happy, and safe. Specifically, we aspire to be a place where:
- Everyone is respected for their inherent humanity and dignity.
- We are actively listening to, responding to, and empowering those most impacted by oppression.
- People can bring their full, authentic selves.
- Dynamics of power, privilege, and bias are recognized and actively addressed.
- We practice accountability, humility, and a learning mindset. We commit to actively working toward this vision, regularly evaluating our progress, and applying our learning in order to be a resource and leader in our community.
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Definitions:
Marginalized people: People who are systematically excluded from power and resources. Marginalized people can be based on factors such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, and socioeconomic status. (https://www.societyfordiversity.org/dei-dictionary)
Systems of oppression: Conscious and unconscious, non-random, and organized harassment, discrimination, exploitation, discrimination, prejudice, and other forms of unequal treatment that impact different groups. Sometimes is used to refer to systemic racism. (https://environment.uw.edu/about/diversity-equity-inclusion/tools-and-additional-resources/glossary-dei-concepts/)
Oppression: defined as the unjust or cruel exercise of authority or power; cruel and unfair treatment of people, especially not giving them the same rights as other people. (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oppression; https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/us/definition/english/oppression)
Equitable: The fair and just distribution of resources and opportunities; considering the different needs and experiences of people to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to succeed. (https://www.societyfordiversity.org/dei-dictionary)
Power: The capacity of an individual or social group to influence the actions, beliefs, or conduct (behavior) of others. It is also seen as the ability to control resources and access. All power is relational, and the different relationships either reinforce or disrupt one another. (https://www.bsr.org/en/prs/diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility)
Privilege: An unearned social power accorded by the formal and informal institutions of society to all members of a dominant social group. Privilege is usually invisible to those who have it and puts them at an advantage over those who do not have it. (https://www.bsr.org/en/prs/diversity-equity-inclusion-accessibility)
Bias: Prejudice that is in favor of or against one thing, person, or group compared with another, usually in an unfair way. (https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/equity/education-training/self-guided-learning/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-101)
