Our Values
The Ethos of CWAV Society is founded in the following values:
- Respect
- Confidentiality
- Appreciation of self and others
- Clear communication
- Consistency according to agreements
- Working in relationship(s) at all times
- Emotionally engaged
- Good will
- Accountability (be able to justify, explain and cause to happen)
- Judgments based on criteria (information based decision-making)
- Practice informing policy
- Assuming competency in fellow workers
Our Mission
Cowichan Women Against Violence (CWAV) Society works from a feminist perspective to provide a supportive environment primarily to women and children who have been affected by abuse. We support diversity, change, choice and growth through counselling, advocacy, emergency shelter, community development and education.
