The Family Violence Prevention Fund

Here at The Orchid, we support the work of The Family Violence Prevent Fund, an organization that endeavors to make homes across the world safe, positive environments where women and children can live without the threat of domestic violence. In addition to its efforts to ensure domestic safety, The Family Violence Prevention Fund also works within communities internationally to help lower incidences of violence worldwide. Based on the core value that each individual has the right to live in a violence-free environment, the organization has been taking action in the areas of violence prevention, anti-violence training and public awareness for more than 30 years.

How The Family Violence Prevention Fund Makes a Difference

In the United States, The Family Violence Prevention Fund helped the creation and passing of the groundbreaking Violence Against Women Act initiated in early 1990s. Today, domestically and beyond, The Family Violence Prevention Fund has continued its efforts to bring about social change. Here are just a few ways in which The Family Violence Prevention Fund continues to promote family and community safety.

• Public Education Awareness Campaigns
  Public education is one of the consistent aims of The Family Violence Prevention Fund. The organization has expanded its public education initiatives to include outreaches aimed at men and youth, in order to prevent violence before it begins and facilitate healing for victims of violence.

• Training Initiatives
  In partnering with the health care system, legal system and corporate world, The Family Violence Prevention Fund has provided awareness, education and training to help those in authority change attitudes regarding familial and community violence, providing better prevention on the issue’s front lines. Enabling these agencies to better spot the symptoms of domestic violence and abuse, The Family Violence Prevention Fund also provides training in necessary, expedient steps for intervention and reestablishment of safety. Leadership training is also provided in at-risk populations, particularly among minority women or those who have immigrated to the country.

• Child Protection Efforts and Parental Education
  The Family Violence Prevention Fund helps create safety and healing for children who witness – or are the victims of – violence within the home. Furthermore, The Family Violence Prevention Fund offers coaching to moms, dads and mentors about safety, personal boundaries and healthy interactions to help prevent incidents of violence.

• Legislation Activism

The Family Violence Prevention Fund works alongside members of Congress to help enact and bolster laws that provide funding for agencies that offer services to victims of physical and sexual violence.