The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault meets on the third Thursday of each month from 9-11:00 a.m. These meetings are open to the public and all are welcomed. The following are meeting dates and locations for September - December 2007.
September 20th, 2007: City Hall located at 200 E. Wells Street in Room 301-A
October 18th, 2007: The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault will hold their annual retreat. We will meet from 8:30-12:00 p.m. at Jewish Family Services located at 1400 N Jackson Street.
November 15th, 2007: City Hall located at 200 E. Wells Street in Room 301-A
December 20th, 2007: City Hall located at 200 E. Wells Street in Room 301-A
The City of Milwaukee Common Council created the Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault (formerly the Common Council Task Force on Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence) in 1979.
Its formation provided Milwaukee with a team of experts and community leaders joined to address the issues of family violence, sexual assault, and child abuse. Commission members work cooperatively with area agencies and institutions, the media, and government.
They educate the community, upgrade the skills and knowledge of professionals, and assist with policy and legislation clarification on issues affecting victims and perpetrators of abuse and assault.
Professionals in the fields of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse are available for consultation, training and presentations to school, agency and neighborhood groups. To request a speaker, call the Milwaukee Commission office at 286-2997. The FAX number is 286-174
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You Are Not Alone
For a free brochure with more information, download  You Are Not Alone, in PDF format. En Español Uste no esta Solá. This brochure supplies names and phone numbers of organizations that can help if you have experienced sexual assault, family violence, or child abuse, or if you know someone who has. |
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Visit our web page on a special event, Take Back the Night, to learn more about how community agencies, businesses, and individuals are committed to ending violence against women.
The Milwaukee Commission on Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault is made up of appointed members including representatives of:
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Milwaukee Police Department
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Milwaukee County District Attorney Office, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Units
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Wisconsin State Legislature
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The Judiciary
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Milwaukee Public Schools
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Bureau of Child Welfare
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City of Milwaukee Common Council
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City of Milwaukee Mayor's Office
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Wisconsin State Department of Corrections
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Domestic Violence Service Providers
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Sexual Assault Service Providers
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Health Care Providers, and
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Other members of the community |
The purpose of the Commission is to increase safety for victims of domestic violence and their children and for victims of sexual assault, and to hold abusers accountable for their violent behavior.
The Commission is charged with the responsibility of coordinating the community s response to domestic violence and sexual assault by promoting communication and collaboration among members of law enforcement, victims advocates, court staff, school personnel, health care providers, abuser programs, corrections officials, policy makers, children s service providers, prosecutors, and other entities.
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The duties of the Commission include, but are not limited to the following:
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Design and provide special training in the areas of domestic violence and sexual assault for all current officers and recruits of the Milwaukee Police Department
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Review relevant policies and procedures of appropriate public and private agencies with the goal of improving response to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault
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Monitor and promote legislation designed to provide victim safety and abuser accountability
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Provide community awareness efforts aimed at intervention and prevention of domestic violence and sexual assault |