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Lethality Assessment Project
Launched in 2016, the Lethality Assessment Project strengthens the response to high-risk domestic violence situations by helping connect individuals experiencing danger with advocacy and safety resources.
Community Collaboration Since 1998
Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence (RCCADSV)
Stronger Connections. Safer Communities.
Since 1998, the Coalition has brought together community members, organizations, and agencies committed to addressing domestic and sexual violence in the Bitterroot Valley.
Through collaboration, education, prevention, and coordinated community responses, we work to strengthen survivor safety, promote accountability, and create lasting change.
Our Purpose
Our Mission
The Ravalli County Coalition Against Domestic & Sexual Violence works to end intimate partner and sexual violence in Ravalli County, Montana through collaborative intervention, prevention, and primary prevention projects.
What Guides Us
Our Guiding Principles
Our work is grounded in shared values that guide how we collaborate, support one another, and serve our community.
Respect
Safety
Accountability
Non-Judgment
Empathy & Compassion
Inclusiveness
Flexibility
Learning & Growth
Collaboration
Collaboration in Action
Our Work in the Community
For nearly three decades, Coalition members have worked together to identify community needs, strengthen local responses to violence, and develop initiatives that make a difference.
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PIVOT
Providing Information for Violent Offender Transformation (PIVOT) began planning in 2019 and launched in 2020. The initiative focuses on accountability, addressing abusive behavior, and efforts to prevent future violence.
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Sexual Assault Response
In 2023, the Ravalli County Adult Sexual Assault Response Team was formed to improve access to forensic examinations and strengthen the local response to sexual assault. This collaboration helped advance access to Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner services in Ravalli County.
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Prevention & Education
Throughout its history, the Coalition has supported teen dating violence prevention, healthy relationship education, professional training, and community awareness initiatives. These efforts help equip people with the knowledge and tools to recognize and respond to violence.
Our History
Nearly Three Decades of Collaboration
From its beginnings in 1998 to the development of coordinated community initiatives, the Coalition's history reflects the power of people working together toward a shared purpose.
1998
The Coalition Begins
Formed at the first Report to the Community luncheon.
2000
Teen Dating Violence Prevention
First Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Poster Contest for Teens.
2009
Guiding Principles Adopted
Coalition retreat and adoption of Guiding Principles and Practices.
2016
Lethality Assessment Project
A coordinated response initiative launches in Ravalli County.
2020
PIVOT Launches
Expanding local efforts to address abusive behavior and promote accountability.
2023
Sexual Assault Response Team
The Ravalli County Adult Sexual Assault Response Team forms.
2024–2025
Local SANE Services
Important milestones in access to sexual assault forensic examinations in Ravalli County.
2026
First Responder Appreciation
First annual First Responders Appreciation BBQ.
Get Involved
Be Part of the Conversation
Creating a safer community takes all of us.
The Coalition welcomes individuals, professionals, organizations, and community partners who want to contribute to the prevention of domestic and sexual violence in Ravalli County.
Members bring different perspectives, experiences, and expertise to the table. Together, we share information, identify community needs, develop solutions, and support meaningful change.
Whether you're a longtime community partner or interested in participating for the first time, we welcome your involvement.
Coalition Meetings
The Coalition gathers quarterly to connect, collaborate, share resources, and advance community initiatives.
Interested in attending a meeting or learning more?
CONTACT BRIELLESafety & Support
Need Help Now?
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or sexual violence, confidential support is available through SAFE in the Bitterroot.
24-Hour Crisis Line