DVC Standing Committees
The DVC has 6 standing committees.
Committee for System Improvement
CSI works implement DV laws and policies. CSI works to provide resources and problem-solving support to community partners when implementation issues and problems arise.
Meetings occur monthly on the 2nd Wednesday at 12PM for 90 minutes.
CSI Co-chairs- Kate Forrest, Sr Staff Attorney Jenesse Center Inc.
- Gail Pincus, Executive Director, Domestic Abuse Center
- Stephanie Davidson, Attorney, Survivor Justice Center
Next meeting: October 14, 2026
Health Committee
The Health Committee works to promote collaboration between the healthcare and DV advocacy fields. The Health Committee is focused on:
- improving the healthcare fields’ response to DV
- reducing the health impacts of violence; and
- advancing transformational policy and systems change using intersectional approaches.
Meetings occur bi-monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 10AM for 90 minutes.
Health Co-chairs- Barbara Kappos, Executive Director, East Los Angeles Women’s Center
- Kate Marr, Executive Director, Community Legal Aid SoCal
- Ruth Rivera, Wellness Program Coordinator, East Los Angeles Women’s Center
Next meeting: November 17, 2026
Interfaith Committee
Interfaith Committee on Intimate Partner Violence works to inform, educate, and support the faith community in the prevention of and response to domestic violence. The Interfaith Committee is inclusive of all religions
Meetings occur monthly on the 3rd Tuesday at 12PM for 120 minutes.
Interfaith Committee Co-chairs- Varsha N. JD, Founder ROAR Training and Consulting
- Bernita Walker, CEO and Co-Founder of Project PeaceMakers, Inc.
- Cecelia Walker, Coordinator, Angel Step Inn
Next meeting: October 20, 2026
Los Angeles Regional Policy Committee
The Los Angeles Regional Policy (LARP) Committee is a joint committee of the DVC and LA City Domestic Violence Alliance. LARP works to evaluate and recommend appropriate legislation to its membership and the LA County Board of Supervisors.
Meetings occur monthly on the 3rd Thursday at 10AM for 90 minutes.
LARP Committee Co-chairs- Minty Siu-Kootnikoff, Legal Services Director, Sojourn
- Nancy Volpert, Principal, Project Advisors
Next meeting: October 15, 2026
LGBTQIA+ Issues Committee
LGBTQIA+ Issues Committee works to engage communities, to bring visibility, and to raise awareness of the disproportionate prevalence of domestic violence and multiple other forms of violence impacting LGBTQIA+ communities. This committee also works to educate service providers about the barriers that LGBTQIA+ folks face when accessing services.
The committee goals are:
- To expand LGBTQIA+ affirming inclusiveness services to people who experience violence and people using power and control; and
- To incorporate the needs of LGBTQIA+ people county-wide.
Meetings occur bi-monthly on the 2nd Tuesday at 10AM.
LGBTQIA+ Committee Co-chairs- Giovanna Martinez, Executive Director, Women and Children’s Crisis Center
- Jaye Prado, Lead Legal Services Advocate, LGBTQ Center of Long Beach
Next meeting: October 20, 2026
Shelter Directors’ Committee
The Shelter Directors’ Committee works to strengthen domestic violence shelters and to provide comprehensive support to survivors.
Meetings bi-monthly on the 1st Tuesday at 2PM for 90 minutes.
Shelter Directors’ Committee Co-chairs- Giovanna Martinez, Executive Director, Women and Children’s Crisis Center
- Krysta Warfield, Director of Client Service, Haven Hills
Next meeting: November 3, 2026
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