A guided case study for coordination initiatives to facilitate discussion of advocacy. Download file (pdf)
Templates
Administrative Tasks for Coordination Initiatives
Attention to administrative work is central to the longevity of a coordination initiative.This document details a broad range of administrative work that might be involved in sustaining a coordination initiative. Download file (pdf)
Leadership in Coordination Initiatives
This document outlines key elements of effective leadership and power sharing in coordination initiatives. Download file (pdf)
Safety Planning For Women With Abusive Partners or Ex-partners
A safety plan is important because it is easier to plan ahead than to plan while dealing with a crisis. The suggestions in this document represent someo safety tips that have been learned from women dealing with abusive current and … Continue reading
Confidentiality for Rural Women
Information on some of the barriers to confidentiality in small communities. Developed by Nancy Taylor, chair of the Robson Valley Violence Against Women Coordination Committee. Download file (pdf)
On Finding Common Ground: An Exercise for Coordination Initiatives
The exercise is designed to help a group develop a set of “beliefs we have in common” from a brainstorm on common assumptions. Download file (pdf)
Coordination Workplan
This document suggests basic tasks for coordination initiatives to take on that will help focus and direct the work of the initiative. Can be used by new initiatives or by initiatives that need to examine and/or refocus their work. Download file (pdf)
Mutual Battering Case Study
CCWS workshop handout. Download file (pdf)
K.G.B. Statements and Violence Against Women
A K.G.B. statement is an initial statement that a victim makes to police (sometimes videotaped). It may then be used in court in lieu of her direct testimony provided certain strict conditions are met. To date K.G.B. statements in spouse abuse cases have … Continue reading
Solutions Management Tool
Community coordination initiatives can use this tool for working at the local level to identify, analyze, and resolve issues that impact the safety of women experiencing violence. The model also provides a way to identify and track issues that require … Continue reading