The
mission of the Archdiocese of Chicago Domestic Violence Outreach is
threefold. The first is to raise awareness of domestic violence
throughout the archdiocese. Second, is to promote the development and
delivery of services, such as counseling and group support, to women,
men and children victims of domestic violence, as well as to
perpetrators, at local parishes and through archdiocesan institutions
and agencies. Third, is to advocate for the prevention of domestic
violence. Girls and boys, young women and young men must learn to
recognize the elements of unhealthy and healthy relationships. This is
accomplished through education at home, in parishes, and in schools.
St. Catherine's and St. Germaine's has combined to form a local chapter.