2008 Snapshot of California's Domestic Violence Programs
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Bess Bendet
With almost 20 years of nonprofit and foundation experience, Ms. Bendet brings to the Foundation a deep commitment to gender equality, as well as years of experience designing and leading effective grantmaking and program strategies.
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Key Facts
A top priority of Blue Shield of California Foundation is to strengthen California's safety net by building a coordinated network of domestic violence service providers. As of 2008, Blue Shield Against Violence (BSAV) awarded more than $7 million in core support to domestic violence programs throughout the state that provide critical services to survivors in need.
In an effort to better understand the present state of the domestic violence field, BSAV contracted with LaFrance Associates to conduct a survey of domestic violence programs in California. The results of this survey provide a snapshot of the health and functioning of these organizations.
Complete survey results can be found in the report 2008 Snapshot of California's Domestic Violence Programs.
