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Project Name

Project Peer

Project Partners

Anchor Mental Health

DC Coalition Against Domestic Violence This link will open a new browser window.
(http://www.dccadv.org)

DC Rape Crisis Center. This link will open a new browser window.
(http://www.dcrcc.org)

Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute This link will open a new browser window.
(http://www.www.catholiccharitiesdc.org)

Project ACTION!

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities, Inc. This link will open a new browser window.
(http://www.dcqualitytrust.org/)

Ramona's Way This link will open a new browser window.
(http://www.ramonasway.org/)

Resource Opportunities Center

Vision

The vision of Project Peer is that in the District of Columbia, survivors of domestic and sexual violence or abuse who have disabilities will live in safe environments, heal and have healthy, successful lives. They will have access to high quality, seamless supports that are person-centered and responsive to each survivor's needs.

Mission

The mission of Project Peer is that together with survivors of domestic and sexual violence and abuse who have cognitive or mental health disabilities, they will:

  • Increase physical and emotional safety
  • Facilitate healing, and,
  • Promote self-agency and support. 

Contact Information

Quality Trust for Individuals with Disabilities

Morgan Whitlatch
202-448-1453 (v)
Email: mwhitlatch@dcqualitytrust.org

Related Links

  • Collaboration Charter
    The collaboration charter summarizes and memorializes the decisions the collaboration agreed upon including: a vision and a mission; shared values; decision making and conflict resolution protocols; policies on confidentiality; communications and work plans; and relevant definitions.
  • Needs Assessment Plan
    The needs assessment plan documents the collaboration’s approach to determining the strengths and gaps in their organizations. It includes their methodologies, recruitment strategies, and questions for each audience.
  • Needs Assessment Report
    The needs assessment report documents what the collaboration found when they interviewed or conducted focus groups with key audiences within their organizations.
  • Strategic Plan
    The strategic plan documents the collaboration’s plans for improving services for survivors with disabilities and Deaf survivors. It includes the collaboration’s justification for each initiative and the timelines for completion.
  • Power and Control Wheel for Women with Developmental Disabilties and Mental Health Issues
    A plain language and picture version of the popular Power and Control Wheel, developed by and for women with developmental disabilities and mental health issues.