For more than 30 years, we’ve developed innovative ways to end violence against women, children, and families at home and around the world.Violence against women and children is a human rights violation and public health epidemic. Learn more about our work to prevent violence by building healthier relationships and communities.

Core values

- **Addressing Societal Needs**: They focus on critical issues such as domestic violence, child abuse, sexual assault, and human trafficking, which are significant societal problems[3][5].
- **Improving Quality of Life**: Their programs and policies aim to heal survivors, prevent violence, and promote healthy relationships and communities. For example, Project Catalyst improved health and safety outcomes for survivors of intimate partner violence and human trafficking by integrating trauma-informed practices into healthcare delivery[4].
- **Promoting Positive Change**: They advocate for and influence public policy to prevent violence and support survivors. This includes supporting legislation like the RISE from Trauma Act and protecting funding for victim services[2][3].
- **Contributing to Community Well-being**: They train professionals, build community leadership, and educate the public about the importance of respect and healthy relationships, which contributes to overall community well-being[3][5].