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Empowering Teens, Breaking Cycles
Imagine a world where every teen affected by Childhood Domestic Violence (CDV) and Sexual Abuse finds strength, healing, and hope. At D.O.V.E.S. Network®, we're not just imagining it—we're making it a reality.
D.O.V.E.S.—Daily Overcoming Violence and Embracing Safety—is more than an acronym. It's our promise to every teen we serve. From our home base in Maricopa, Arizona, to our growing network of chapters nationwide, we're on a mission to transform lives and communities.
What Sets Us Apart
We're not a therapy center. We're a launchpad for healing, growth, and empowerment. Through our innovative, trauma-informed programs, we offer:
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Prevention - Equipping teens with the knowledge to recognize and prevent abuse.
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Empowerment - Building self-confidence and life skills for a brighter future.
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Intervention - Providing safe spaces and peer support for healing.
Our Impact
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24 teens directly impacted through intervention programs
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Over 1 million viewers reached through prevention trainings
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100+ families supported in overcoming violence
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Expanding reach with chapters in Michigan, North Carolina, Georgia, and Texas
We believe in the following
Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion - We believe equity should be a true norm. We believe in the equality of all and in individual human rights, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, immigration status, age, gender identity/expression, marital status, sexual preference/orientation, pregnancy, medical condition, disability, veteran’s or military status, or any other protected characteristic under the law. We believe in the strength of diversity and value differences among ourselves and our communities.
Our Values
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Protection—Safety is at the core of our work. Every day, we're on a mission to shield our teens from harm.
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Empathy - We're with you. We feel, understand, and connect deeply with the challenges faced by teens marred by domestic violence and sexual abuse. Our approach? Genuine compassion and a desire to understand.
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Advocacy & Accountability —We're the voice for those often unheard. We stand tall for the rights of teens and their families affected by domestic and sexual violence. And we're firm believers in accountability - ours and yours - to ensure a nurturing environment for our youth.
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Collaboration—Alone, we can do so little; together, we can do so much. That's why we're always looking to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations.
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Education —Knowledge is power. We're passionate about enlightening society on domestic violence and sexual abuse, equipping them with the insights to make a difference.
