Join ICADV
ICADV Membership Has Its Rewards
Individuals, families, government agencies, for profit, and not for profit organizations interested in supporting the fight against domestic violence may join ICADV. You may join as a Friend, Community Partner, or Voting Board Member.
By Joining As A Friend Or Community Partner You Can:
- Make certain that your voice is heard throughout the state on legislative issues that affect you personally and/or your business.
- Be a part of a statewide coalition that serves as the advocate for survivors of domestic violence.
- Benefit from the use of the ICADV library and video collection.
- Receive ICADV's electronic newsletter.
- Receive alerts about action you can take to help benefit survivors of domestic violence.
In addition to those listed above, Voting Board Membership has even more benefits.
Membership Criteria - At A Glance
FRIEND OF ICADV |
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| Requirements: | An individual who supports the vision and mission of ICADV. Please see and sign the assurances. | |
| Fee: | $25.00 per year | |
| Benefits: | Friends will receive information regarding trainings, public policy, newsletters and may sit on an ICADV committee. | |
COMMUNITY PARTNER OF ICADV |
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| Requirements: | Non-profits, for profits and government agencies that support the vision and mission of ICADV and are acceptable to local ICADV members. Please see and sign the ICADV Membership Assurances. |
| Fee: | $250.00 per year |
| Benefits: | Community Partners will receive information regarding trainings, newsletters, public policy and a representative may sit on an ICADV committee. Community Partners may also choose one of the following benefits: (1) receive one free training registration for a specified training, or (2) receive up to $100 worth of ICADV resources, chosen by the Community Partner. |
VOTING BOARD MEMBER OF ICADV |
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ICADV Voting Board Members are comprised of two types of member agencies:
BOTH TYPES MUST SUPPORT THE VISION AND MISSION OF ICADV. Please see and sign the ICADV Membership Assurances for those requirements. |
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| VOTING BOARD MEMBER TYPE 1 -- Domestic Violence Service Provider | |
| Requirements: | Not for profit organization that provides free, direct, victim-centered services to domestic violence victims and their vulnerable family members; 24 hour response by trained staff; access to shelter; and at least three of the following: (1) walk in counseling (individual and/or group), (2) legal/court advocacy, (3) children's ervices, or (4) information and referral. |
| Fee: | ½ of 1% of the previous year's domestic violence services expenses. The minimum annual dues for a voting board member is $500 with a a maximum due of $2,500. |
| Benefits: | Becoming an ICADV Voting Board Member has a variety of benefits. |
| VOTING BOARD MEMBER TYPE 2 -- Partner Abuser Intervention Services Provider | |
| Requirements: | Must be a State of Illinois protocol approved program that provides, on a sliding scale, abuser education services by trained staff that include at least the following: (1) place the safety and rights of victims/survivors at the highest priority to stop domestic violence; (2) educate that abuse can never be condoned under any circumstance; (3) help perpetrators acknowledge that they are responsible for their violent and/or abusive behaviors; (4) teach the causes and forms of domestic violence; (5) assess the history of the perpetrator's relationship, as a whole, rather than one incident; (6) focus on ending violence and/or abuse, not saving relationships; (7) work closely with the local comprehensive domestic violence victim services program; and (8) work with the criminal justice system to hold perpetrators accountable, by reporting failure to complete PAIP work, if court-ordered, and reporting any additional violence, or threat of violence, to probation and the court. PAIP is not required to provide direct victim services and is not required to be not-for-profit. |
| Fee: | Dues for voting board members of ICADV are ½ of 1% of the previous year's domestic violence services expenses. The minimum annual dues for a voting board members is $500 with a a maximum due of $2,500. |
| Benefits: | Becoming an ICADV Voting Board Member has a variety of benefits. |