Since 1999, the mission of the Haverhill Community Violence Coalition has been to bring together community members who are committed to addressing and preventing all forms of violence throughout the community.
Please browse our site to learn more about HCVC ,Inc. the VIP team, our community partners and how you can help promote peace within the Haverhill Community.
From 1996-2001, team members from Boston College School of Nursing, the University of Massachusetts Lowell and the University of Massachusetts Boston conducted a study of abuse during pregnancy under funding from the National Institute of Nursing, National Institutes of Health. The study objectives were to discover the incidence of abuse, the self-care taking by pregnant women, and pregnancy outcomes, comparing women screening positive for abuse and those denying any abuse. For this study, staff of the Hale Hospital Center for Women’s Health were major participants. From that project emerged the need for a community approach to address violence and, in particular, programming for children and teens exposed to violence.
Who Are We?
A group of highly motivated and dedicated students, grades 9-12, trying to make a difference in our school and community.
What is Our Mission?
To help prevent violence and promote peace and respect and make our schools and community safer for ALL!