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About SDDVC

Established in 1989, the San Diego Domestic Violence Council (SDDVC) is a network of public, non-profit and private agencies working together to develop an enhanced system-wide structure and response to domestic violence; serving as the “hub” for creative development and planning to address this critical issue in San Diego County.  The SDDVC is made up of a countywide team of over 100 member organizations including domestic violence service programs, criminal justice agencies, social service agencies, healthcare, primary and higher education, and others, as well as community members.​

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Executive Team Includes Representatives from the Following Organizations:

  • Coordinating Agency: County of San Diego, District Attorney’s Office - One Safe Place Family Justice Centers

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Public Health Services

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Behavioral Health Services

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Child and Family Wellbeing

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Regional Public Health Nurses

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Aging & Independence Services

  • County of San Diego, Sheriff’s Office

  • County of San Diego, Probation Department

  • County of San Diego, Department of Animal Services

  • County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, Housing and Community Development Services, Office of Homeless Solutions

  • The San Diego Family Justice Center - Your Safe Place

  • Office of the San Diego City Attorney Domestic Violence and Sex Crimes Unit

  • Escondido Police Department

  • San Diego Police Department

  • Chula Vista Police Department

  • Southern Indian Health Council

  • Community Resource Center

  • SBCS

  • Women’s Resource Center

  • Center for Community Solutions

  • YWCA of San Diego County

  • License to Freedom

  • Operation For HOPE Foundation, Inc.

  • Rady Children’s Health, Chadwick Center for Children & Families

  • Interfaith Shelter Network

  • Palomar Health Forensic Health Services

  • The San Diego LGBT Community Center

  • 2-1-1 San Diego

  • VMR Therapy, Inc. – Safe Solutions

  • Empowerment Ministry

We believe in the power of education and awareness to break the cycle of domestic violence, empowering communities to create lasting change.

Our Mission

Our Mission

Our mission is to unite the San Diego community in a collective effort to eradicate domestic violence, fostering a safe and supportive environment where healthy relationships can thrive for all individuals in the county. Together, we are committed to ending the cycle of violence and building a future of respect, empathy, and wellbeing.

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Our Vision

Our vision is to create a society where every door leads to transformative solutions that effectively address domestic violence and cultivate healthy, nurturing relationships. By opening these doors, we empower individuals and communities to break free from violence, fostering a future where safety, respect, and wellbeing prevail in every relationship.

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