The Alliance to End Abuse has received the “Leveraging Collaboration for Domestic Violence Project,” since 2018. Through this program, the Blue Shield of California Foundation aims to: 1) Better understand how collaboration can more effectively address complex issues like domestic violence; 2) Learn what it takes to convince other sectors to engage around an issue that is still often considered “private” but has a profound impact on multiple parts of a community; and 3) Build an evidence base for collaboration as a promising approach to preventing domestic violence.  
  
Since 2018, the grant supported the publication of the “Call to Action: Preventing Interpersonal Violence,” which serves as a guide to prevent violence in Contra Costa County, in February 2020. It also supported the “Mission Possible” Conference in November 2022, which brought together organizations from Contra Costa County to talk about shared visions, gaps in services, and collaboration efforts.  
  
For this next cycle, the Alliance will continue to enhance their multi-sector collaborative to fill critical gaps in domestic violence prevention by engaging new partners and deepening relationships with existing partners in other sectors, and participate in the “Leveraging Collaboration for Domestic Violence Project.”

Without funding, the County would not be able participate in the Leveraging Collaboration for Domestic Violence Project to provide a multifaceted, multi-sectoral, and coordinated approach to domestic violence and abuse.  

By accepting the renewal grant, the work of “Leveraging Collaboration for Domestic Violence,” will meet all five community outcomes for children and families to thrive in Contra Costa County: 1) Children Ready for and succeeding in School; 2) Children and youth healthy and preparing for a productive adulthood; 3) Families that are economically self-sufficient; 4) Families that are safe, stable, and nurturing; 5) Communities that are safe and provide a high qualify of life.