About Us
The Center is an international, private, nonprofit organization headquartered in Seattle, Washington, U.S.A. Founded in 1977 by the Rev. Marie M. Fortune, the Center is an interreligious ministry addressing issues of sexual and domestic violence. Our goal is to engage religious leaders in the task of ending abuse, and to serve as a bridge between religious and secular communities. Our emphasis is on education and prevention.
We have educational materials useful for: social service agencies, counselors, schools (both public and religious), clergy, lay leaders, seminary faculty and students, churches and synagogues, libraries, health care providers, law enforcement agencies, and women's programs.
Our Philosophy
We believe that in order to end violence against women and children, we must promote institutional and social change. We call upon religious communities of all faiths to assume leadership in changing institutional policies and cultural norms that allow sexual and domestic violence to continue. We work towards healing and justice, believing that justice-making is a crucial step in the healing process. Our goal is ethical justice for victims, meaning: acknowledgment of the wrong done, protection from further harm, accountability of the offender, restitution, and vindication.
Services and Products Offered
 Trainings, workshops and seminars
Consultation to professionals
Videos for use in training and educational presentations
 (Note that free video previews are available with a credit card for security deposit)
Specialized curriculum materials
Publications for sale
Quarterly Newsletter
Free catalog of all services and products
How to Contact the Center
The Center for the Prevention of Sexual and Domestic Violence
936 North 34th Suite 200
Seattle, WA 98103 USA
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