Who We Are
CONNECT develops unique programs and innovative ways to prevent interpersonal and domestic violence and promote gender justice. Our goal is to transform the culture of violence and to build the capacity of communities to respond to the complex needs of survivors and their families.
Our Mission
To create safe families and peaceful communities by transforming the beliefs, behaviors, and institutions that perpetuate violence.
Our Values
TRANSFORMATION
We value the capacity of individuals, communities and systems to reject violence and to create a society based on equity, mutuality and peace.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We value recognizing, acknowledging and taking responsibility for personal, systemic and historical harms in order to reclaim our common humanity.
MUTUALITY
We value relationships as the foundation of community-building, collective power and cross-issue organizing for the development of equitable strategies and solutions.
RESILIENCE
We value the resilience, wisdom and power of individuals and communities to inspire, organize and achieve a just society.
COMPASSION
We value bearing witness with humility and empathy to each person’s journey towards healing and liberation.