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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. Empower the community
to end domestic violence through educational and informative
presentations, trainings and public events.
- ACCESS/REFERRALS.
Identify resources and respond to gaps in order to provide
access to services for those seeking assistance in understanding,
or stopping domestic violence.
- PUBLIC INFORMATION. Heighten community
awareness and action, as well as change public opinion
and social behavior toward domestic violence
through one-way communication methods.
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