Membership Information

The committee meets every other month. Attached is a list of meeting dates/times/location. Annual fees are $40 and provide the following benefits:

  • Updates on committee projects, meetings, and programs.
  • Being a part of a countywide committee that focuses on primary prevention and improved services to survivors of domestic & sexual violence.
  • Opportunity to meet and interact with individuals from the court system, law enforcement, higher education, county government, prosecuting attorneys and non-profit agencies in Ottawa County
  • Speaker Series that offer CEU credits on topics that support our mission

** For more information on becoming a member or attending our trainings please contact Jo Ann Wassenaar @ 616-331-2748 or Click Here for a Membership Application.

Programs/Services

The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence and the GVSU Women’s Center presents the following speaker series:

Navigating the Family Court:
What Happens in a Family Court Case?

Date: Friday, October 14, 2011
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: Rm 102 ~ GVSU Holland Meijer Campus (located at 515 S. Waverly Rd/Holland 49423)

Have you ever wondered how our Family Court System works in Ottawa County? Do you work with clients/individuals that will be appearing in court and need to better understand the process? This workshop led by Judge Jon Van Allsburg, Ottawa County Circuit Court and Dolores Trese, Legal Aid of Western Michigan will provide information on everything from how to get help with legal issues to what happens when you go to court. Additionally, information will be provided on working with the Friend of the Court and how to deal with problems such as violation of personal protection orders, and child safety issues. This workshop is for individuals working with families experiencing domestic violence, social workers, educators, faith based leaders, and community members.

The series is FREE. For social workers needing CEU’s for licensing requirements this will be available for $15; forms will be available at the door. Please call 616-331-2748 or email: womenctr@gvsu.edu to reserve a space for you and your staff members. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches. Light refreshments will be provided.

For individuals requiring special accommodations please call the Women’s Center at 616.331.2748 or email: womenctr@gvsu.edu

Human Trafficking: West Michigan

Date: Friday, November 4, 2011
Time: 12-1:30pm
Location: GVSU Holland Meijer Campus (located at 515 S. Waverly Rd/Holland 49423)

Human trafficking is the second largest and fastest growing criminal industry in the world. Victims are trafficked by force, fraud or coercion primarily for purposes of labor or sexual exploitation. Carmen Kucinich, Victim Specialist with Federal Bureau of Investigation will exam what the human trafficking looks like in West Michigan and signs that someone may be trafficking. This workshop if for individuals working with human services, schools, faith based organizations and community members.

The series is free. For social workers needing CEU's for licensing requirement this will be available for $15 @ the door. You may register on line or call 616-331-2748 and reserve a space for you and your staff members. Participants are encouraged to bring their lunches.

**The GVSU Women's Center is committed to a policy of equal access to our programs, facilities, and services. Our goal is to ensure that persons with disabilities will not be denied equal access to Women's Center resources. If you require additional assistance, please contact us by calling 616-331-2748 or emailing womenctr@gvsu.edu.

Annual Awards

This annual event is held each October to recognize area individuals that have done outstanding services and/or provided support to the survivors of domestic and sexual violence. The following were recipients of the 2010 Awards:

2010 Law Enforcement Award
Detective Keri Cannata - Ottawa County Sheriff's Department
Chief Kenneth Giles - Saugatuck-Douglas Police Department

2010 Agency Professional Award
Joan Grillo - Ottawa County Prosecutor's Office
Byron Salguero - Ottagon Addictions Recovery

2010 Mari Martin Award
Becky Vargo - Grand Haven Tribune

Community Program

The DELTA Project of Ottawa County, a project of Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic and Sexual Violence, is dedicated to working with local communities, schools, faith leaders, parents, youth, and men and boys as allies to prevent domestic violence before it happens. Domestic violence is a community wide issue. We all have a role to play in prevention. For information on bringing this program to your location please check out the following website: http://delta.aplaceforwomen.org/.

The "Strike Out Domestic and Sexual Violence Bowling Tournament/Fund Raiser was held in March at the Century Bowling Lanes in Holland. More than 76 people participated and over $5,000 was raised for the DELTA project.

Our Mission

To prevent and reduce the incidence of domestic and sexual violence. To promote safety for victims and families and to hold abusers and perpetrators accountable. This will be accomplished through coordinated community response, program development and community education, and collaborative activities. These efforts are to be monitored through continual communication, research and evaluation.

Committee Members

The Lakeshore Alliance Against Domestic Violence and Sexual Violence is multi-disciplinary team of local professionals who are working in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault prevention/ intervention, law, education, faith community, community members, and health care. Membership in this group is open to any community member.

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