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In 1998, a series of particularly violent domestic assaults
occurred in Longmont in which victims had not sought help
in leaving or changing a long standing abusive relationship.
These assaults significantly impacted our community. As
a direct result, a coordinated community-wide awareness
and response to domestic violence was developed. The result
was LEVI (Longmont Ending Violence Initiative), a collaborative
group of over 30 agencies that provide resources to combat
domestic violence.
MISSION STATEMENT: To establish a coordinated community-wide
awareness and response to domestic violence in Longmont.
VISION: LEVI acknowledges domestic violence is a serious
and prevalent social problem affecting the quality of life
in the City of Longmont. We desire to provide our residents
with easy access to quality services as well as the tools
to aid friends, relatives and co-workers when signs of domestic
violence exist. We firmly believe, working in unison, we
can work effectively to bring attention to domestic violence
in our neighborhoods, schools, and workplaces.
GOALS:
- PREVENTION/EDUCATION. Help
neighborhoods take greater responsibility in responding
to domestic violence incidents. The desired
response is for more citizens to report incidents and seek
resources for incidents they witness.
- PUBLIC INFORMATION.
Use a different paradigm to market and educate with the
goal
of heightening public awareness
around domestic violence. This paradigm shift is centered
on reframing domestic violence as a community issue vs.
individual issue. This entails moving from community awareness
to responsibility.
- ACCESS TO SERVICES.
Establish “one-call” access
to information and services for domestic violence victims
and offenders.
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