Diversity, Equity, Inclusion
CBV believes in the right of all persons to live their lives without fear, abuse, oppression and violence. We embrace the diversity of our community’s residents and honor our intersecting identities, which include race, ethnicity, gender identity, ancestry, place of origin, color, citizenship, religion/spirituality, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, economic status, political affiliation, and ability. We are committed to ending racism and oppression, and will dedicate ourselves to lifelong learning and commit to work together to challenge the power structures that perpetuate racism, oppression, and injustice. We affirm the power of community, recognizing our differences, resilience and our shared humanity.
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CBV values diversity in the workplace and values the importance of addressing issues of racism, homophobia, able-bodyism, and other issues of oppression in order to make services accessible to all individuals regardless of race; color, sex, gender identity or expression; sexual orientation; national origin; religion; age; ethnic background. Survivors and people from historically marginalized communities are encouraged to apply for volunteer, staff and board positions.
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Please feel free to contact us at info@cbv.org for our full DEI Initiative Plan on how we are working to reflect our DEI values in our programs and services, as well as how we recruit and interact in the workplace.
