Above all, we're guided by the belief that every person deserves a life free of violence and abuse.

Mission

The mission of the Domestic Violence Center is to empower individuals, promote justice and mobilize the community so that all people are free from violence and abuse in their relationships and homes.

Vision

We envision a Greater Cleveland that upholds the fundamental right to feel safe in one's relationships, free from domestic violence and its impact on the community.

As a dynamic community leader, we will create solutions and partnerships to address abuse and provide services to all who need them.

Core values

The following core values guide the way we work and the relationships we build:

Respect

We practice compassionate treatment of others without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, income, sexual orientation, marital status, politics or religion. We believe in the inherent worth of all people and in honest, open communication.

Empowerment

We stand for an environment where individuals can make decisions and move forward with their lives free from bias, coercion and fear.

Accessibility

We are committed to overcoming cultural, geographic or other barriers to share our expertise and extend our services into every corner of the community.

Safety

We uphold the right of all individuals to be free from harm and to enjoy relationships based on fairness and trust.


Note: The Domestic Violence Center does not solicit donations at storefronts or out in public places. We have been notified that unfortunately there are some individuals who are dishonestly soliciting donations for domestic violence victims, and we are not associated with any individuals who solicit donations at stores or on the street. The Domestic Violence Center is the only agency in Cuyahoga county devoted wholly toward preventing and ending domestic violence.