The San Antonio-based Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence (CCDV) recently released a detailed progress report along with a strategic plan that charts the course for tackling domestic violence over the next five years. The CCDV, since its establishment in 2019, has been striving to foster a coordinated community response to domestic violence, and their latest report, issued just yesterday, outlines the steps taken and the future path that lies ahead.
“This report highlights the importance of these partnerships and showcases the work the CCDV and its stakeholders have accomplished together over the last five years, such as improving the protective order process, expanding capacity for legal services, and creating a Domestic Violence Navigation Line. As we look to the future, the CCDV will continue to lead with collaboration and innovation while implementing its new strategic plan.” CCDV Co-Chair and District Court Judge Monique Diaz told the San Antonio official website. Meanwhile, CCDV Co-Chair and Deputy City Manager Maria Villagomez acknowledged the progress but emphasized the continued need to quickly adapt and address the changing dynamics of domestic violence in our community.
The CCDV's accomplishments since 2019 have been significant, including the establishment of a workgroup that collaborates with law enforcement to streamline protective orders, forming Bexar County’s first Civil Family Violence Prevention Program, launching a unique 24/7 Domestic Violence Navigation Line, and the creation of an Annual Domestic Violence Awareness Symposium. Their community-wide campaign has also made impressive strides by airing public service announcements and disseminating informative decals across San Antonio.
Going forward, the Commission's strategic plan, adopted last December, aims to make even greater strides by improving the collection and sharing of data, ramping up their communication campaign, and implementing education on healthy relationships from an early age. “The progress represents a step forward in the right direction and we acknowledge there is still more work to do. The new CCDV strategic plan will continue the work by focusing on data utilization, communications planning and healthy relationships and it supports the City’s Metro Health Violence Prevention Plan.” Villagomez explained to the San Antonio official website.
The full progress report can be viewed on San Antonio's official website. For those in need of immediate assistance regarding domestic violence, resources are available through the Family Violence Prevention Services hotline at (210) 733-8810 or the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233).
