Member Agencies
Our member agencies do incredible work for our community and beyond. They each play a role in providing informative resources, crucial front-line support, and fostering a feminist community focused on reducing gender-based violence.
Membership:
Becoming a member of OCTEVAW:
OCTEVAW welcomes participation and input from all sectors and from all people.
We are especially dedicated to ensuring accessibility and inclusivity of all women, including survivors of violence. Women who may have specific needs or requests regarding involvement are encouraged to contact us.
All members are subject to the organization’s by-laws. Please read the Membership Policy and By-Laws and contact the OCTEVAW office.
Membership is for 1 year, and organizational membership dues are $40 per year, and individual membership dues are $25, with cheques payable to the Ottawa Coalition to End Violence Against Women. Please note that, according to OCTEVAW By-Laws, any member that has not paid any dues owing by the beginning of a Meeting of the Members shall not have the right to vote at such meeting. To honour the accessibility and inclusivity of all women, membership fees can be waived or reduced on request.
Non-voting participant agencies:
Individuals and organizations who do not meet all the criteria for membership are encouraged to contribute and participate in OCTEVAW Standing Committees. Non-voting participants are not required to pay membership fees or sign our Memorandum of Agreement. Current non-voting participants are:
City of Ottawa (Social Services Department, Public Health)
Council on Aging of Ottawa
Crime Prevention Ottawa
Crown Attorney’s Office
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services - Probation and Parole
Ottawa Community Housing
Ottawa Police Service (Partner Assault Unit; Victim Crisis Unit; Sexual Assault and Child Abuse Unit)
Victim Witness Assistance Program