About MCADSV

Incorporated in 1986, the Montana Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (MCADSV) is a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations working together to end domestic and sexual violence through advocacy, public education, public policy, and program development. Our mission is to support and facilitate networking among our member organizations while advocating for social change in Montana.

Currently, MCADSV represents over 50 programs across Montana that provide direct services to victims and survivors of domestic and sexual violence and their children. In addition, our membership includes other nonprofit and government organizations and individuals (professionals and members of the general public) who are interested in addressing domestic and sexual violence in a way that holds offenders accountable and provides support for the people they victimize. Our membership is open to anyone who is in accord with our philosophy.

Please contact us if you have questions.

We frequently add new resources, so please check back regularly.

2010 Annual Conference - Helena, MT August 18-19

Avenues To Justice: System’s Response for Domestic and Sexual Violence Survivors

The conference will bring together advocates, criminal justice professionals, law enforcement, and others who have a passion for helping survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The focus of this year’s conference will be to celebrate how far we’ve come, to work together to improve the current state of the criminal justice system’s response, and to look towards the future by discussing best practices for criminal justice advancement and reform. To learn more about the conference and its keynote speaker, please click here to view the brochure. An agenda can be found by clicking here (subject to chage). A registration form for members can be found by clicking here. If a non-member registration form is needed, please click here. The deadline to register is Monday, August 9.

Western MT Domestic Violence Training - Missoula, MT September 7, 8, & 9

There will be a Domestic Violence training in Missoula, September 7-8, for basic skill building for new domestic violence advocates. There will also be an advanced training on September 9th covering Economic Empowerment. This training is for new and seasoned advocates. Please click here for more information. Click here for a registration form. If you have any questions contact Kelly Darcourt, Training Coordinator, at (406) 459-4204 or email kdarcourt@mcadsv.com.

August Webinar - August 16, 10:00 am

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault in the LGBTQI Community: Myth, Facts, and Quality Advocacy

This webinar will explain common myths regarding the LGBTQI community, provide factual information on sexual assault and domestic violence as it affects LGBTQI people, and provide pointers on serving LGBTQI survivors of violence in a compassionate and equal way. This webinar will be presented by MCADSV staff. The webinars are available free to all members. Please click here for more information. Registrations are emailed to members and need to be completed on-line. If you have any questions or would like to receive a registration form, please contact Abbie Chermack at (406) 443-7794 ext. 116 or email achermack@mcadsv.com.

The 2009 Final Legislative Report Now Available!

Click here to access the report

Montana Domestic & Sexual Violence Program Information

Click here to view a complete list of domestic and sexual violence programs in Montana.

Membership Information for 2010

We are about to begin a new membership year for MCADSV, and I want to request your continued support for this important organization. With the growth in MCADSV’s membership over the last year, it is important that you renew your membership and keep this momentum going! 

MCADSV now requires members to be current with their dues, thirty days prior to any MCADSV events in order to be considered for a scholarship. 

The Montana Coalition Against Domestic and Sexual Violence looks forward to 2010 and all of the great opportunities available to us. Don’t wait another minute, please review the attached brochure and help fulfill MCADSV’s mission. 

We look forward to personally welcoming you as a member.

Click here for Directions for filling out application

Click here for Organizational Membership Application

Click here for Individual Membership Application

Click here for Renewal Letter

Click here for Membership Brochure

Questions please contact:

Michelle Hopkins

Administrative Assistant
Phone: 406-443-7794 ext: 2

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