Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence, IL
Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) builds networks of support for and with survivors and advances statewide policies and practices that transform societal attitudes and institutions to eliminate and prevent domestic abuse.
The Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICADV) will expand the Domestic Violence Co-Location Program (DVCLP) in partnership with lead organization, Ascend Justice. Adapted from evidence-informed programs in other states, the DVCLP is an innovative and collaborative program aimed at meeting the needs of families experiencing both domestic violence and the Child Welfare (CW) system. Focusing on improving the effectiveness of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) interventions into the lives of families experiencing domestic violence and supported by local and statewide partners and stakeholders, the DVCLP places domestic violence advocates in DCFS offices to work with CW professionals and to support families experiencing domestic violence.
