Who We Are
Our Focus
"Gender violence" is a term used to describe sexual assault, domestic abuse, dating violence, stalking, and human trafficking. Gender violence is interconnected to, and sustained by, systemic oppression. In turn, our focus is both gender violence and systemic oppression.
We strive to protect and support people who face acute risks and impacts of gender violence - like women, girls, and gender-oppressed people who may be transgender, gender non-conforming, non-binary, 2 Spirit, and/or Muxes peoples — as well as acute risks and impacts of systemic oppression — like those who are targeted by racism, transphobia, heterosexism, xenophobia, ableism, religious prejudice, classism, and other forms of oppression.
In our focus, we acknowledge the historical arch of violence and oppression (macro), but we also recognize how history shapes and is shaped by the individual (micro).
Our Values
Compassion
Interconnection
Leading boldly
Collective liberation
Social equity
Our Strategies
Creating Community-Centered Solutions Around Communities Most Impacted
Fostering Cultural Shifts: Social Change Toward Collective Thriving
Transforming Our Responses to Violence: Leaning Into Safety, Healing, & Resilience
Mobilizing Across Movements: Coming Together for a Safer World
Our Staff
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Toni Brinegar
Nivea Castañeda
Mónica Carrillo
Andrea Christopher
Kathy Gibson
Becky James
Audrey Jim
Noemí Juárez
Amanda Krier
Jesse Larsen
Laurie Lewis
Our Membership
Program Members
Advocates Against Family Violence – Caldwell
Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse – Moscow
Bingham Crisis Center – Blackfoot
Boundary County Youth Crisis and DV Hotline – Bonners Ferry
Coeur d’Alene Tribal STOP Violence Program – Plummer
Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center – Idaho Falls
Elmore County Domestic Violence Council – Mountain Home
Family Crisis Center – Rexburg
Family Safety Network – Driggs
Idaho Anti-Trafficking Coalition – Boise
Napuha Kha Nii “Healing House”, Shoshone Pauite – Duck Valley Reservation
Safe Passage – Coeur d’Alene
Shoshone-Bannock Tribes Victims of Crime Assistance Program – Fort Hall
The Advocates for Survivors of Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault – Hailey
Voices Against Violence – Twin Falls
Voices Against Violence – Rupert/Burley
Women’s & Children’s Alliance – Boise
YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston – Lewiston
Want to join in partnership?
Our members are tribal and community domestic and sexual violence programs, community-serving, community-specific groups or non-profits or governmental organizations that drive social change throughout Idaho. Membership fees directly increase our capacity to support the survivor-serving programs throughout Idaho. Besides being a catalyst for liberation & violence prevention, members can also access benefits. Click below to learn more!
Organizational Members
Idaho Legal Aid Service, Inc
Idaho Office for Refugees
Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates Idaho
Terry Reilly Health Services
Boise Acupuncture Cooperative, Inc
The Cabin
Idaho Office for Refugees
Idaho Children’s Trust Fund
The Vervain Collective, LLC
Idaho Women's Charitable Foundation
Center for Multicultural and Educational Opportunities
Idaho Organization of Resource Councils
Boise State University's Gender Equity Center
Intermountain Fair Housing Council
Boise Bicycle Project
ACLU of Idaho
GEO Reentry Services
Want to join in partnership?
Our members are tribal and community domestic and sexual violence programs, community-serving, community-specific groups or non-profits or governmental organizations that drive social change throughout Idaho. Membership fees directly increase our capacity to support the survivor-serving programs throughout Idaho. Besides being a catalyst for liberation & violence prevention, members can also access benefits. Click below to learn more!