Agency Details:

Eastside Domestic Violence Program

VISION

Domestic violence is a human rights issue. Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP) envisions a world in which every person lives in a safe environment, free from oppression and with the opportunity to thrive.

MISSION

EDVP’s mission is to end domestic violence by changing individual, institutional and societal beliefs, attitudes and behaviors that perpetuate it. To achieve this we work with the community to:
PROVIDE services in East and North King County to people, primarily women and children, who have experienced physical, emotional or sexual abuse;
PREVENT domestic violence through advocacy, education and support.

Description:
As a non-profit agency working in the North and East King County areas, we provide direct services and advocacy to persons who have been abused, primarily women and children. Eastside Domestic Violence Program (EDVP) has grown to become the largest provider of domestic violence services in Washington. Our Community Advocacy Program provides a 24-hour crisis line, support groups for battered women and their children, and extensive community education, trainings and advocacy, including legal advocacy, on behalf of victims. EDVP also operates an Emergency Shelter Program and a Transitional Housing Program, both of which are confidential, and we have the Community Housing Program, which enables us to provide safe shelter for up to 7 nights in a hotel, and up to 3 months in individual apartment units. In addition, we offer the "Transitions to Self Sufficiency" (TSS) Program, which is a rent subsidy program for domestic violence survivors who are beginning their new journey, and we have a Domestic Violence Advocate/Liason in a local Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) office.

History:
In 1982, EDVP was established to advocate for victims of domestic violence and their children. A support group for battered women and two safe homes were the first services provided, and planning began with the Bellevue Police Department for a coordinated program of early intervention in domestic violence cases, and EDVP provided professional training on domestic violence for all Bellevue police officers. A year later, in 1983, services expanded, as a 24-hour crisis line was established, two support groups and six safe homes were added and a Speakers Bureau began. EDVP published educational materials for the Bellevue Police to distribute at every domestic violence call to which they responded, and professional trainings were provided for other Eastside police departments, health and social service agencies. In 1984, the U.S Attorney General's Task Force on Domestic Violence chose EDVP as a model of a coordinated community approach to intervention in domestic violence cases. We also added a children's program, a program for those in transition, and a legal advocacy program. Thoughout the 1980's EDVP expanded outreach efforts, and was instrumental in establishing the King County Protection Order Advocacy Program. EDVP continued to target community prevention by providing professional training to local police and fire departments, hospital emergency room and social work staff. In 1991-92 a state sales tax increase provided additional funding and the Community Advocacy Program was begun. Funding was also secured for the creation of the first confidential shelter on the Eastside. In 1992, EDVP opened "My Sister's Home". In its first full year of operations, the shelter provided 5,400 nights of safe shelter and supportive services to 286 women and children. Over 700 battered women and their children received face-to-face services, and staff and volunteers responded to 8,200 crisis calls. In 1998 we added "My Friend's Place", a transitional housing program for chemically dependent battered women and their children. In 1998, The Safe Inn East Program, which was a program providing up to 7 days/nights in a hotel, began. In 1999, the program was expanded to include 2 apartments, with up to 3 months of stay in each. It was renamed "The Community Housing Program." In 2000, EDVP added a third apartment. The "Rental Assistance Program",(R.A.P.) a rent subsidy program for low-income EDVP clients, was also added. As our services expand, we continue to rely on volunteers, with nearly 100 active direct service and support volunteers!

Contact person: Deanna Hobbs, Communications Manager, (phone), (email)

Main office number: (425) 562-8840
Office fax number: 425-649-0752

Address:

P.O. Box 6398 Bellevue, WA 98008

Web Site: http://www.edvp.org

Directions:

CONFIDENTIAL

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	No
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	No

Last updated on September 3, 2009