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CAAFA's Safe Home Network

Domestic abuse is a prevalent social problem that crosses all social and economic boundaries. Because of limited resources, rural communities, like Northern Pinal County, Arizona struggle to provide adequate services to those affected by domestic violence.

CAAFA's Safe Home Network (CSHN) is an innovative approach that maximizes the use of the limited resources available in our community in order to provide safety and services to women and children experiencing domestic abuse in their lives. CSHN Partners develop a shared vision of communities free of domestic violence, and build on their knowledge and resources to partner with one another to provide a continuum of services to victims/survivors and their families.

The CAAFA Safe Home Network is comprised of over 100 partners representing sixteen different sectors of the community (law enforcement, faith-based, social service agencies, private citizens, etc). The network builds on the assets of the Northern Pinal County, Arizona community, while increasing awareness of domestic abuse and improving access to essential resources.

CAAFA Safe Home Network Brochure:

Committees

The CAAFA Safe Home Network (CSHN) develops committees, consisting of both private citizens and representatives from local community agencies, to further address identified community challenges and opportunities. The following committees have been developed (click a committee name to learn more):

• CSHN Focused Education and Training Committee



• CSHN Late Life Domestic Violence Committee



• CSHN Resource Committee



• CSHN Transportation Committee

CAAFA Safe Home Network Accomplishments

In partnership with the City of Apache Junction, purchased nine (9) vehicles valued at $265,679 through a grant from Community Development Block Grant - State Special Project funds benefiting six (6) CSHN partner agencies and the populations they serve.

Developed the Human Services Resource Directory for Northern Pinal County website, www.NPCresources.org.

Distributed 400 copies of the Human Services Resource Directory for Northern Pinal County binders to area communities.

Awarded the 2004 Program of the Year Award by United Way of Pinal County.

Held trainings on the following topics: Domestic Violence 101; The Link: Animal Cruelty & Human Violence; Domestic Violence & Substance Abuse; Systems Advocacy; Three Doors of Justice; and Domestic Violence & Health Issues.

Become a CSHN Partner!

The CSHN program fosters partnerships to maximize and increase resources available to support individuals and families affected by domestic abuse. CSHN partners' levels of involvement to address domestic abuse may include one or more of the following:

Regularly attend quarterly CSHN meetings,

Actively participate in CSHN committees,

Collaborate to support mutual program participants or families needing services,

Share information and refer potential program participants, and

Share other resources/donations.

Partners of CSHN are asked to sign commitment cards, indicating commitment to working towards creating communities free of domestic abuse and in support of CSHN activities:

CSHN Commitment Form:

Benefits of Becoming a CSHN Partner

Benefits of Becoming a CSHN Partner Include:

Its free,

Access to information and resources to support your consumers and employees affected by domestic abuse,

Opportunity to network and collaborate with various community entities,

Education and training opportunities,

Access to CSHN listserve for information sharing,

Enjoyment of knowing that you are creating communities free of abuse!

To learn more about the CAAFA Safe Home Network or to become a partner, please contact Courtney Langer, Executive Director, at 480-982-0205 or email CourtneyL@caafaaz.org.