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VAWRNetwork of Guilford County

The Violence Against Women Responders Network of Guilford County is hosted by the Program to Advance Community Responses to Violence Against Women in the UNCG Center for Women's Health and Wellness.

What is the purpose of this network?
Some of the goals of this network are to:

  • Allow groups and individuals to share information
  • Allow groups and individuals to share information
  • Forge collaborative partnerships for seamless service provision
  • Develop jointly fundable projects addressing community needs and pooling resources
  • Overcome barriers to collaboration and information exchange among network members and
  • Foster university-community partnerships to address violence against women.

How often does the network meet?
Network meetings occur three times each year. These meetings are by invitation only to organizational principals, and one person is to represent each organization at these meetings.

Are there smaller subgroups within this network?
Yes, smaller subgroups exist within the VAWRN, and these subgroups meet at the discretion of the convener. The attendees of these subgroups are also at the discretion of the convener. Currently, the subgroups in development include the following:

  • Bullying
  • Prevention
  • Latinos/Immigrants
  • Trafficking
  • Churches/congregations
  • Elder Abuse
  • Therapists
  • Law Enforcement

Is there a list-serve for the VAWRN?
Yes, we have established a list-serve to facilitate communication within the network, and to provide announcements about new programs, services, resources, and events in Guilford County related to violence against women and girls.

Please note that this is a moderated list. All messages will be reviewed prior to being sent to the list to ensure that they comply with the information in the Memo of Understanding.

Others may request to subscribe to this list-serve by sending their e-mail address and full name to Christine Murray (cemurray@uncg.edu) or Julie Lapham (jnlapham@gmail.com).

To post to the list, send an e-mail to VAWRN-L@uncg.edu.

We hope that this list-serve will become a valuable resource to you in your work. Please let us know if you have any questions or suggestions.

What are the current participants in the VAWRN?

A directory of current participants is as follows:

Education
Greensboro College: Jennifer Bird www.Greensborocollege.edu
Guilford College: Gaither Terrell www.Guilford.edu
High Point University: Keishea Boyd www.hpu.edu
NC A&T:

UNCG:

Agencies
Mary's House: Briana Bennett
Deez Doorz Inc: DeReath Mahatha
Girl Talk International: Rachel Wilson www.girltalkinternational.com
Cone Health Congregational Nurses: Lelia Moore www.conehealth.com
Cone Health Pastoral Care: David Carnish
Cone Health Forensic Nurses: Cathi Rossi
Cone Health Foundation: Sandra Bowen
Triad Ladder of Hope: Sandra Johnson www.triadladderofhope.org
Sherri Denese Jackson Foundation: Portia Shipman www.sdjfnc.org
Psychotherapist: Patti Gilmour
Family Service of the Piedmont: Tom Campbell www.familyservice-piedmont.org/
Still A Rose: Brandy Jones
High Point Community Against Violence, Inc: Jim Sumney www.hpcav.com
Trained Response Team Counselor: Betty Williams
Win Win Resolutions: Debra Vigliano www.winwinresolutions.org
Our Lady of Grace: Nichole Alvarez

Law Enforcement/Judiciary:
Legal Aid: Lynn Chance www.legalaidnc.org
Judge Susan Bray
District Attorney's Office: Doug Henderson www.ncdistrictattorney.org
Guilford County: Sherriff B.J. Barnes www.guilfordcountysheriff.com
Greensboro City Police Chief: Ken Miller, Karen Walters, Rich Culler www.greensboro-nc.gov/index.aspx?page=1972
High Point Police Chief: Marty Sumner www.high-point.net/police/

State Agencies:
Department of Education: Mark Jewell www.gcsnc.com
Department of Social Services: Mae Godette www.co.guilford.nc.us
Department of Health: Vivian Armstrong www.guilfordhealth.org
Piedmont Triad Council of Governments – Agency on Aging: Dan Heerman www.ptcog.org