About DVS Domestic Violence Services of Benton & Franklin Counties (DVS) began on November 1, 2003, following the demise of the previous service provider. DVS is comprised of caring and dedicated individuals – focused on providing the best advocacy and support services for domestic violence victims in our community. The board, staff and volunteers are committed to building first-rate client services and expanding to meet the needs of victims and survivors. DVS provides a wide array of services including 24-hour crisis line and emergency shelter, information and referrals, legal advocacy and clinics, support groups, advocacy based counseling, and community education. As the only domestic violence program in the bi-county area, DVS serves as a local information and referral center for victims and survivors, friends and family members, the general public, and the media. In a community plagued with alarmingly high rates of domestic violence related homicides, the leadership of DVS is critical. Domestic violence is a crime with often devastating effects on its victims, involving the use of power, control, and manipulation over others. DVS continues to develop and promote innovative programs to address these issues; while partnering with other community agencies to ensure our clients needs are met and our non-profit dollars are spent wisely. DVS is a non-profit 501(c)(3) that receives funding from state contracts and grants, private grants, and community donations. In 2006, 89% of funds supported program work and client services, and 11% supported administrative costs. 2007-2008 Board of Directors
| Executive Committee: | | | | | | Kirk Williamson, Chair | | Alysia Johnson, Treasurer | | Lori Cook, Secretary | | Group Health | | Banner Bank | | Randolph Construction | | | | | | | | Officers: | | | | | | Joyce Olson | | Josie Delvin | | Peggy Lemak | Mayor, City of Pasco
| | Superior Court Clerk | | New Edge | | | | | | | | Representative Maureen Walsh | | Sandi Strawn | | Tom Mitchell | 16th District State Representative
| | Dependable Janitor | | Infinia Corporation |
Staff
Executive Director: Kelly Abken -
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Program Director: Erinn Gailey -
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Shelter Coordinator: Samantha Sharer -
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Community Outreach Coordinator: Laura Suing -
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Executive Assistant: Pamela Sparks -
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Legal Advocate: Theresa -
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Bi-Lingual Legal Advocate: Maria -
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CSO Advocate: Joan -
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Shelter Advocate: Heather -
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Bi-lingual Shelter Advocate: Arcelia -
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Bi-lingual Children’s Advocate: Juana -
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Shelter Advocate: Cheree -
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Bi-lingual On-Call Advocate: Cynthia –
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Bi-lingual On-Call Advocate: Sonja –
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