Coalition
What is a Coalition?
A coalition is a group of organizations and individuals working together for a common purpose. In the case of Heart of Illinois Safe from the Start, a coalition was formed to address the needs of children 0-5 and their families that have experienced some type of violence.
What are the responsibilities of coalition members?
To assist Heart of Illinois Safe from the Start with the following:
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Each organization or individual must be committed to issues of children 0-5 with violence exposure.
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Each organization or individual must be willing to coordinate with others in order to create solutions for this target population.
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Each organization or individual must be committed to the belief that every other organization and individaul involved has something of value to add.
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Each organization or individual must be committed to open communication.
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Each organization or individual must be committed to raising awareness for coalition activities.
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Each individual or organization will be expected to make referrals and promote the services of Heart of Illinois Safe from the Start.
How can I join the Heart of Illinois Safe from the Start Coalition?
To become a member or request more information about how to get involved please
complete and submit this simple form Coalition Info.
Illinois Violence Prevention Authority |
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