About Us
History | Organization Goals | Board
of Directors | Staff | Participating
Organizations
History
 Partners for Violence Prevention (PVP) was created
in 1996 with funding from two local foundations. Convinced
that the health care system could impact the causes
and effects of violence, these foundations responded
to the need identified by PVP’s founding partners:
To reduce the incidence and impact of violence,
as well as the injuries and health problems resulting
from violence. Funding was awarded also
on the basis of the unique, collaborative nature
of PVP’s
strategy. We are proud to work with more than 70
health care and social service agencies, businesses,
churches,
schools, city, county and neighborhood organizations.
Goals
Goal #1: We will deepen and strengthen our work in
existing areas of service to build capacity within partner
and collaborative agencies.
Goal #2: We will diversify our approaches to be culturally
responsive and inclusive of new communities, groups,
and topics.
Goal #3: We will broaden our resources through purposeful
and responsive growth.
Board of Directors
- Colleen Baldrica, St. Paul Public Schools
- Ellen Burts-Cooper, 3M
- Der Her, Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County
- Polly Groshens, United Hospital – Emergency Services
- Margaret Jones, Margaret Jones Consulting
- Rebecca McLane, St. Paul Intervention (Secretary)
- Shirlene Perrin, Perrin & Petty Law Office (Chair)
- Susan Tabor, United Hospital – Behavioral Health Services
Staff Bios
 Nicole C. Albaugh, MA – Family Violence Prevention
and Sexual Assault Protocol Team Coordinator
Nicole serves
as the Site Coordinator for the Ramsey County Sexual
Assault Protocol Team and leads aspects
of both the Family Violence Prevention and Community
Violence Prevention areas of PVP. Nicole has been with
PVP since July 2001, and has a Bachelor of Arts degree
in Psychology and Criminology from the University of
Minnesota – Duluth. She has also obtained the
Level I and II Certificates in Child Abuse Prevention
Studies
from the University of Minnesota. Nicole completed
a Master of Arts in Counseling and Psychological Services
at St. Mary’s University in Minneapolis. Prior
to coming to PVP, Nicole was a Claims Administration
Specialist for Medica Health Plans.
 Anita M. Berg, MBA – Executive
Director
Anita oversees all aspects of PVP – operations,
planning, budgeting, fundraising, and evaluation of
the work. She has been with PVP since January of 2000.
Prior
to her current position, Anita was the Director of
Research and Quality for Allina Medical Transportation.
Anita
completed her Masters of Business Administration from
the University of Saint Thomas in 1998, her Bachelor
of Science in Management from Metropolitan State University
in 1995, and was previously a Paramedic.
 Lisa Damon,
MLS – Program Manager
Lisa has been with PVP since 1997, and began by leading
the violence prevention work in the community. She
now oversees all program areas, and assists with fundraising
and evaluation. Prior to coming to PVP, Lisa worked
as
a mental health professional, managed crisis intervention
efforts supporting parents and youth, and as a K-12
substitute teacher. She graduated from the University
of Minnesota
with a Bachelors degree in Childhood Studies with emphasis
on education and prevention of abuse, and a Masters
degree focused on public health and community education.
 Rosaura
de la Torre, BA- Early Education Assistant
Rosaura welcomes and interacts with families that come
for Drop-In playtime in the West 7th Family Center
playroom. She provides both structured and unstructured
activities
for families Monday-Wednesday from 9-3 PM. Rosaura
also works as an educational assistant for the collaboration
with Saint Paul Public School’s School Readiness
class for 4 year olds and with the Early Childhood Special
Education’s model “Inclusion Group”.
Rosaura’s BA from the University of Minnesota
is in Business Management. She worked for 5 years
in the
insurance business until she took time off from her
professional career to stay home with her two children.
Working part-time
for the Family Center has been a great fit for her
family and she plans to get her masters in public
health once
her preschoolers are in school.
Theresa Dolezal  – Violence Prevention Program Coordinator.
Theresa joined PVP in the fall of 2006. She is responsible for creating, developing, and implementing existing and new community violence prevention programs, organizing resources for program partners and participants, and providing coordination support to the EastSide Peacemakers and the Safe Harbors Youth Intervention Project. Theresa’s formal and informal training and experience with feminist theory, education, research, and multi-level social change have led to a strong commitment to efforts that promote health and peace. She will receive a Masters of Arts in Community Psychology from Metropolitan State University in 2007 and brings graduate course work from the University of St. Thomas’ Teacher Education program, as well as a Bachelors of Arts from Hamline University where she studied in the women’s studies and theatre programs.
 Julie Hessler – Program Assistant
Julie joined PVP in November of 2004, and works to
support both programs and administration for
the staff of Partners
for Violence Prevention and the West 7th Family
Center. She has lived in the St. Paul area most of
her life
with all of her childhood years living on the
Eastside of
St. Paul. Julie has had several classes in computer
applications and administrative support and was
previously employed
by United Hospital for 28 years working most
recently to support the Physician-To-Physician program.
 Jane Hunt, BA – West 7th Family Center Coordinator
Jane has been leading the West 7th Family Center
since 1997. During that time two lead agencies
supported the center, the West 7th Community
Center, where
the
program
began, and the Wilder Foundation. The Family
Center is now a part of PVP and Jane continues
to develop
and implement
programming for the Family Center as the Coordinator.
The focus is on primary prevention with young
children and families through collaboration
and a variety
of unique programs in the neighborhood and
the city. Jane
received
her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development and
Family Studies with an emphasis in early childhood
from
Colorado State University. She has presented
many workshops
and lectures at CSU and national conferences
on “The
Effects of Witnessing Domestic Violence on
Children” and
has worked with families and children for 17
years.
Participating Organizations
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Adams Spanish Immersion School
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African American Family Services
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African Women’s Resource Center
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American Indian Family Center
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Breaking Free
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Bridge View School
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Bruce Vento Elementary School
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Casa de Esperanza
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Center for Reducing Rural Violence
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Children’s Hospital and Clinics
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Children’s Family Resource Center
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Children’s Safety Centers
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CLUES (Chicanos Latinos Unidos En Servicio)
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Dispute Resolution Center
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Domestic Abuse Project
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Eastside Arts Council/Families Living In Peace
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Eastside Family Center
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Fort Road Federation
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Four Seasons Elementary School
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Harding High School
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Highwood Hills Elementary School
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Initiative for Violence -Free Families in Hennepin County
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Initiative for Violence -Free Families & Communities
in Ramsey County
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Merrick Community Services
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Metropolitan State University – Community Violence
Prevention Institute
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Midwest Children’s Resource Center
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Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault/Sexual Violence
Justice Institute
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Minnesota Department of Health – Sexual Violence
Prevention Program
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Minnesota Department of Health – Office of Minority
and Multicultural Health
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Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center
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Monroe Achievement Plus Community School
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Native American Indian Center
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Parkway Elementary School
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Peace United Church of Christ
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Portico
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Ramsey Action Programs – Head Start
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Ramsey County Attorney’s Office
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Ramsey County Board of Commissioners
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Ramsey County Child Protection
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Ramsey County Child Abuse Prevention Council
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Ramsey County Corrections
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Ramsey County Family Reunification Unit
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Ramsey County Sheriff’s Office
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Regions Hospital
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Saint Francis – Saint James United School
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Saint John’s Hospital
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Saint Paul Department of Fire and Safety
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Saint Paul - District 1, District 2 and District 4 Councils
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Saint Paul Domestic Abuse Intervention Project
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Saint Paul Open School
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Saint Paul Police Department
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Saint Paul Public Schools/Community Education
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Saint Paul Public Schools/Early Childhood and Family
Education
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Saint Paul Public Schools/Early Childhood and Special
Education
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Saint Paul Public Schools/School Readiness
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Saint Paul - Ramsey County Public Health
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Saint Thomas/Saint Catherine School of Social Work
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The Salvation Army
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Sandcastle Child Care
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Sexual Offense Services of Ramsey County
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Trinity Catholic School
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Twin Cities Academy
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United Family Practice Health Center
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United Hospital
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United Hospital Foundation
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University of Minnesota Extension Services of Ramsey
County
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West 7th Community Center
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West 7th Community Reporter
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White Bear Lake Police Department
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Wilder Research Center
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Women’s Advocates
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Women of Nations Eagles Nest
• Working Family Resource Center
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