Membership

There are six categories of membership: Advocate, Individual, Survivor, Agency, Supporting Agency and Student. Click on the links below for more information on the types of memberships available.

Advocate • Individual • Survivor • Agency • Supporting Agency • Student

The Coalition is composed of diverse community leaders and program members who share a common vision of ending violence in the lives of Tennesseans through public policy, advocacy, education and activities that increase the capacity of programs and communities to address violence.

Together, we are providing safety, support and advocacy for more than 60,000 victims of abuse in Tennessee annually. Through our education and public policy efforts, we are improving community response to domestic and sexual violence. By providing regional and statewide training opportunities, we are building a network of highly skilled, energetic advocates who are making a difference in their communities.

Share our vision and join our Coalition. Together we will end violence in the lives of Tennesseans. Whether you are continuing your membership or becoming a new member of the Coalition, you help us become a stronger voice for victims and survivors across the state.

As a member, you will kept informed of the issues and the work of the Coalition through newsletters, bulletins and action alerts. You will receive training and conference announcements and opportunities to attend events at a reduced cost. You will also have the opportunity to make your voice heard at regional and statewide membership meetings.

Advocate Membership
Advocate Membership is designed to meet the overall needs of individuals, including students or interns, working in the field of sexual and/or domestic violence.

Membership requirements:

• Any individual who understands and supports the mission and core values of the Coalition.
• Advocates must work for sexual and/or domestic violence agencies.

Benefits:

• One 10% Registration Discount for Annual Conference
• Access to Resource Library
• Coalition Newsletter
• Amicus Newsletter
• Legislative Updates
• Notice of Trainings and Special Events
• Public Policy Advocacy
• List Serve

Annual Membership Fee: $35 (Students: $20 - ID required)

Individual Membership
Individual Membership is designed for individuals who are interested in working to end violence in the lives of Tennesseans.

Membership requirements:

• Any individual who understands and supports the mission and core values of the Coalition.

Benefits:

• One 10% Registration Discount for Annual Conference
• Access to Resource Library
• Coalition Newsletter
• Amicus Newsletter
• Legislative Updates
• Notice of Trainings and Special Events
• Public Policy Advocacy

Annual Membership Fee: $50*

* Individual membership fees may be waived for survivors

Survivor Membership

Benefits:

• One 10% Registration Discount for Annual Conference
• Access to Resource Library
• Coalition Newsletter
• Amicus Newsletter
• Legislative Updates
• Notice of Trainings and Special Events
• Public Policy Advocacy

Annual Membership Fee: waived

Membership requirements:

• Agency must be incorporated and primarily serve victims or survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault
• Agency must understand and support the mission and core values of the Coalition
• Agency must comply with state standards applicable to programs offered by the agency

Benefits:

• Alice Database (for Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence and Dual Issue Programs)
• Information Access
  • Resource Library, Coalition newsletter, Amicus newsletter, Coalition publications and quarterly mailings
• Public Policy Advocacy
  • Registered Lobbyist working on behalf of the membership
  • Legislative updates
• Training Discounts
  • 50% off one Registration to the Annual Conference
  • 50% off two Coalition-sponsored training registrations

Annual Membership Fee: 1% of budget up to $500

Supporting Agency Membership
Supporting Agency Membership is designed to meet the professional needs of domestic violence coalitions or task forces, social service agencies, mental health centers, legal service agencies, faith-based organization, victim assistance agencies, batterer's intervention programs and law enforcement agencies.

Membership Requirements:

• Agency must understand and support the mission and core values of the Coalition.

Benefits:

• Information Access
  • Resource Library, Coalition newsletter, Amicus newsletter, Coalition publications and quarterly mailings
• Public Policy Advocacy
  • Legislative Updates
• Training Discounts
  • 25% off one registration to the Annual Conference
  • 10% off two Coalition-sponsored training registrations

Annual Membership Fee: $100

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