Domestic Violence Prevention Goals
Verizon Foundation supports programs that reduce the number of people who become victims or abusers.
Successful programs:
- Identify persons, groups and situations that are high risk.
- Engage these persons and groups in their programs.
- Offer a successful alternative to reduce the probability that people will become victims or abusers.
Verizon Foundation invests in programs and organizations that support victims.
Successful programs:
- Know how to identify victims and define treatment strategies.
- Empower victims so they can see options and make choices.
- Help victims lead productive lives, including housing (transitional to longer term), education and good jobs.
- Use technology to empower victims by giving them the ability to receive information that can help them become safe and independent.
Verizon Foundation invests in technologies that help program providers:
- Speed up processes and cycle time
- Lower costs
- Reduce reporting and other burdens on participating victims
