Community Violence Intervention Center

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Mission

Mission: To assist victims of violence and to promote safety, peace and respect for all individuals.

Vision: We envision a community where all people – women, men and children – are safe, respected and free. Ours will be a community in which no human being will be harmed by violence or live in fear any longer, but will be supported by community members that stand together for justice and contribute their ideas, talents and resources to end violence once and for all.

Values: Our values are the foundation of our organization, defining who we are and how we live.

Honesty and integrity: These fundamental principles are woven into the fabric of our organization, guiding all of our decisions and actions. We are trustworthy, transparent and committed to following through with what we say we will do. We strive to act in the best interests of our clients, staff, volunteers, supporters and community as a whole.
Respect: We hold a deep respect for all individuals, which we believe is intrinsic to achieving our vision of a safe community. True respect involves listening, and so we listen actively to those we serve, to each other as staff members and leaders, to our volunteers, supporters and community at large. We value the diverse backgrounds, perspectives, talents and strengths of those with whom we interact, and we strive to uphold the dignity of all human beings.
Service to others: We are committed in mind and spirit to serving our clients with compassion, sensitivity, optimism and professionalism. We are creative in our approach, providing dynamic services that meet the changing needs of our community and that promote safety, well-being and an end to violence.
Teamwork: We believe our potential is endless when we work together. This includes staff coming alongside clients to empower them to attain their own goals, staff supporting each other in carrying out our mission, and staff, board, volunteers and community members focusing our available resources toward making our community safe. We collectively learn from our mistakes, remain responsive to change and provide united leadership to change our community’s future.
Communication: We are committed to open, honest and respectful communication with our clients, staff, volunteers, supporters and community. We seek and listen to the advice and feedback of others, and fully disclose relevant information about our financial and programmatic operations. Through lively and engaged dialogue, we enhance understanding and commitment toward attaining our vision.

Background

The Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC) is a nonprofit organization that serves as a catalyst offering energy, momentum and vision toward ending violence in our area. We provide comprehensive services that intervene in and prevent violence, and we work together with many dedicated individuals to create a safe and thriving environment in our homes, schools and community.

Programs: Our five programs help to save lives, rebuild lives and end violence once and for all.

Save lives

Light of Hope Program: Provided 24-hour crisis intervention, shelter, legal representation and support. (Total 1,566 adults and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence were served in this program, a 12% increase of 171 people over 2011.)
Kids First Program: Provided supervised child visitations and exchanges to ensure safety. (Total 409 adults and children impacted by domestic violence and child abuse/neglect were served in this program, a 12% increase of 45 people over 2011.)

Rebuild lives:

Light of Hope Program: Provided specialized counseling for adults and children to help them overcome the trauma of violence, career counseling, transitional housing and other housing support, and legal representation. (Total 1,566 adults and children impacted by domestic and sexual violence were served in this program.)

Kids First Program: Provided parenting information and feedback to parents/guardians receiving supervised visits with their children. (Total 409 adults and children impacted by domestic violence and child abuse/neglect were served in this program.)
Pathways Toward Justice Program: Provided criminal justice advocacy, support and case notification to adults and children impacted by crime, including domestic and sexual violence, burglary, driving under the influence, and others. (Total 748 adults and children impacted by crime were served, an 11% increase of 76 people over 2011.)

End violence:

New Choices Program: Provided offender treatment for adults who have been violent within their intimate partner relationships to provide opportunities to change and learn healthy ways of relating. (Total 161 – 138 men and 23 women – using violence within their relationships were served. This was a decrease of 8% or 14 people from 2011.)
Community Innovations:
- Prevention and Education provided 285 presentations to 9,362 people, including 2,238 children, 5,117 adults, and 2,007 professionals on domestic and sexual violence, dating violence, bullying, coordinated community response and related topics. This was a total decrease of 7% from 2011.
- Coordinated Community Response (CCR) Project involved 155 individuals and 13 stakeholder agencies meeting regularly to improve our criminal justice response to violence, including completing a major safety assessment and plan to better address lethal cases and developing a Sexual Assault Response Team.
- Safer Tomorrows Project, spearheaded by CVIC and involving more than 40 local organizations, launched many new projects throughout the county to reduce and end childhood exposure to violence.

Organization Info

Executive Director: Kristi Hall-Jiran
Staff: 13 part-time
37 full-time
Volunteers: 123
Board Members and Affiliations: Twelve
Year Formed: 1980
Counties Served: Grand Forks, ND

Nelson, ND
Meeting Frequency: Monthly
Tax-Exempt Organization Type: 501(c)3

Financial Info

Organization Files Form 990: Yes
Top Three Funding Sources: Attorney General's Children Exposed to Violence - Department of Justice - Grants to Encourage Arrest Department of Justice - Legal Assistance for Victims
Last Financial Audit: 2011

Contact Info

Street Address: 211 S 4th Street
Grand Forks, 58201
Phone: 701-746-0405
Fax: 701-746-5918; Email | Website; Join our mailing list

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Board Members

Marlen Miller, Manager Learning and Organizational Development, Altru Health System

Heather Strandell, Manager UM/Managed Care, Altru Health System

John Packett, Chief of Police, City of Grand Forks

Dr. Linda Neuerberg, Assistant Director of American Indian Student Services, UND

Tom Erickson, Associate Director for Research, Energy & Environmental Research Center

Darla Adams, CRNA, PhD
Nurse Anesthesia Administrator

Marcia B. Kelley, First Lady, University of North Dakota

Jim Sondreal
Retired

Jody Thompson, Assistant Superintendent of Schools
GF Public Schools

Joanne Gaul, Physician
Altru Health System

Randy Boettner
Owner, Custom Aire

Mac Schneider, Attorney at Law
Schneider Law Firm