DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization which is built upon mutual respect, shared responsibility, trust and equality, and is supported by a collaborative style of leadership. DVRP strives to foster collaboration with all people and communities to end various forms of oppression.
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Donate to DVRP Today- and Double Your Contribution!
DVRP is in need of critical funds to sustain operations NOW!
A long time supporter of DVRP is willing to match any donation made through March 21, up to $1,000 to help us continue to serve API women affected by gender violence in the DC metro area! That means your donation will be doubled if you donate by March 21, 2010. Please donate TODAY!
DVRP is Hiring!
DVRP currently has the following job positions open:
Please click on the job position for job description.
Executive Director
Please email resume, cover letter, and short [5-8 pages] writing sample to
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Volunteer and Paid Bilingual Advocates
DVRP's next Advocate Training will be held in late April through May. Please submit application to
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by March 23rd.
No phone calls please.
Our Mission
DVRP’s mission is to address and prevent domestic violence in Asian/Pacific Islander communities in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.
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DVRP wants to help interested people like you to be a step closer in obtaining information about Domestic Violence in the A/PI communities. If you wish to suggest articles, books, literature materials, feel free to email us at
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DVRP featured in Audrey Magazine, Fall 2009
Young Asian Americans & Dating Violence By Teena Apeles
Domestic Violence Programs for Muslim Communities: Services, Advocacy & Training Directory
Muslim Women and Domestic Violence Bibliography
South Asian Community Empowerment (SACE) Project
The project's goals are to: 1) enhance collective understanding
about the community of South Asians who live or work in
Washington, D.C. with an emphasis on emerging trends; 2) set
forth recommendations for policymakers, service providers
and other stakeholders about how to effectively reach South
Asians; and 3) provide appropriate legal services and education
for the community.
Multicultural Perspectives on Domestic Violence in the U.S.
AbusedWomen.org Resources (Women of Color)
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DVRP is a non-hierarchical organization, comprised of women and men who are committed to ending domestic violence in the A/PI community in the DC area.
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Our Organizational Structure
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In 1995, a diverse group of A/PI women came together to discuss the issue of domestic violence in the A/PI community and the resources available to assist survivors.
These women, the Founders of DVRP, surveyed area service providers in order to determine whether A/PI survivors of domestic violence were accessing services and what local agencies were doing to provide services to the A/PI community. The results of this survey estimated that there were over 500 abused A/PI women that were utilizing these agencies but there were very few culturally and linguistically appropriate services available to meet all of the survivors’ needs.
In response to the lack of services, the Founders created the Asian/Pacific Islander Domestic Violence Resource Project (DVRP) to provide services to all A/PI survivors of domestic violence in the D.C. area and educate the larger community about the problem of domestic violence. DVRP was incorporated as a non-profit agency in 1996.
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DVRP Time Line
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