An Initiative of the
Junior League of Plano

About Us

Family violence has no home in Collin County, but hope does…

The Collin County Council on Family Violence has brought together a multitude of agencies that work together to eliminate and respond to family violence in our community.  Through this effort, the Collin County  Coordinated Response Plan (click here to view) was created.  Our inter-agency approach will continue to grow and change as necessary in response to community needs.

Mission Statement

Collin County strives to eliminate and respond to Family Violence by a coordinated, comprehensive, effective effort which includes education, prevention, intervention and seamless 24-hour assistance.

Membership

  • Assistance Center of Collin County   
  • Avenues Counseling Center (McKinney)
  • CASA of Collin County Collin County
  • Children's Advocacy Center
  • Christ Church Episcopal
  • CITY House (Plano)
  • Collin County Community College
  • Collin County Community Supervision & Corrections Dept.
  • Collin County District Attorney
  • Collin County Sheriff's Office
  • Family Services of Plano
  • Frisco Police Department
  • Hope's Door
  • Junior League of Plano
  • Marsha Clark & Associates
  • Mary Kay, Inc.
  • Medical Center of Plano
  • Plano Independent School District
  • Plano Police Department
  • Presbyterian Hospital of Plano
  • State Senator Florence Shapiro's Office
  • The Turning Point (formerly the Rape Crisis Center of Collin County)

History

In May 1999, the Junior League of Plano began researching services, processes, and procedures related to family violence in Collin County.  In November 1999, the JLP held the "Key to a Safer Community:  Reducing Family Violence" workshop for community leaders with over 150 participants in attendance.

On March 2nd, 2000, Collin County community leaders met at the JLP office to participate in a professionally facilitated half-day retreat, "Reducing Family Violence by Evolving a Process of Closer Cooperation".  Participants committed to working together and developed a Vision Statement.

In July 2001 the Collin County Council on Family Violence was established and began to meet monthly to create stronger partnerships between agencies and organizations to more effectively combat family violence and to develop the Collin County Coordinated Response Plan, which will serve as the blueprint for the public response to family violence in our community. 

© Copyright 2002 Paragon New Media & Collin County Council on Family Violence.