Welcome
The “Zero Tolerance for Domestic Violence”
Initiative (Zero Tolerance) is a multi-jurisdictional
partnership designed to reduce domestic
violence, family violence, and elder abuse in
Contra Costa County. The Initiative objectives
are implemented through a comprehensive,
coordinated, and community-wide approach
that interrupts the progressive cycle of violence.
The Initiative develops and delivers direct
services through its partners and
advances policy change in coordination with
the Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Domestic Violence. Zero Tolerance is a collaborative effort among many disciplines:
- Superior Court of California, Contra Costa County
- Office of the Sheriff
- Office of the District Attorney
- Office of the Public Defender
- Employment and Human Services (including Children & Family Services, Workforce
Services, and Adult Protective Services)
- Probation Department
- Health Departments (AODS, APS, others…)
And the following community service providers:
- STAND! Against Domestic Violence
- Bay Area Legal Aid
- Community Violence Solutions
