DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INFORMATION AND REFERRAL CENTER (DVIRC)

WHAT IS THE DVIRC:
The Domestic Violence Information and Referral Center (DVIRC) is a collaborative effort of the Domestic Violence Agencies in the 9 Bay Area counties. This online, interactive database contains continually updated information necessary for Domestic Violence agency staff to provide effective, efficient and appropriate client referrals.

The DVIRC also allows the domestic violence field to access best practices, training resources, and other information and materials to help build staff skills and/or organizational capacity.

The project was developed by WOMAN, Inc. and Force by Design. It is funded by The Women’s Foundation of California, The Verizon Foundation and Blue Shield of California.

WHY SHOULD AGENCIES JOIN THE DVIRC:
• Available Domestic Violence Shelter Bed Information
• Printed Resource Guides Go Out-of Date
• Cheap, High Quality Resource Information (less expensive than printing resource guides):
• Through Collective Capacity of the DV network, we can provide resources to survivors more effectively and efficiently
• Sharing Best Practices, Training Resources, and Other Information More Easily
• Increase Communication and Collaboration in the DV Community to Find More Innovative and Effective Solutions

Click on DVIRC Brochure to learn more and view screenshots of the website.

HOW CAN AN AGENCY BECOME A PART OF THE DVIRC:
If an agency is interested in joining the DVIRC, please contact the DVIRC Coordinator at mariya@womaninc.org

Interested agencies must fill out an application and have it reviewed and approved by the DVIRC membership committee.

At this time, we are only considering agencies that have significant domestic violence services for survivors eligible to join.