Miami-Dade Police Department (MDPD)
Organization Description:
The Miami-Dade Police Department works to promote a safe and secure environment, free from crime and fear of crime. They practice in accordance with their core values of integrity, respect, service and fairness.
Project Description:
The Miami-Dade Police Department Project DoVE (Domestic Violence Education) serves 500 young women ages 12-19 through a preventative education program that helps them recognize the signs of relationship violence and the choices they can make to remain safe. The presentations are designed to create a safe space that reduces discomfort and enhances the effectiveness of the program, and ultimately provides vital information to help young women remain safe and prevent future victimization. Each Project DoVE education session is conducted by a specially trained team that includes a sworn police officer and a victim advocate (social worker). Project DoVE is conducted in collaboration with numerous organizations throughout Miami-Dade County.
*This is the first annual Amy Karan Legacy Grant. The mission of the Amy Karan Legacy Fund is to support non-profit organizations in providing education and services dedicated to the prevention of domestic violence.*
