Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)

Name

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ACADV)

Legal name

Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence

Website

https://domesticpeace.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Domestic Violence Services & Advocacy

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Human Rights & Anti-Discrimination Organizations (BPAGAFAB)

Keywords

• Domestic violence services
• Victim advocacy coalition
• Shelter network coordination
• Professional training programs
• Policy advocacy nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Little Rock

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: Individual donors contribute one-time or recurring donations (e.g., $25/month for brochures, $50/month for advocate training, $100/month for judicial education, $200/month for expert witness testimony, $500/month for victim legal representation). The organization is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID 71-0536263.
2. Legacy and Planned Giving: Accepts bequests, trusts, estate giving, real estate donations, IRA distributions (up to $100,000 annually for those 70½+), CDs/savings/brokerage accounts with P.O.D. provisions, appreciated stock, and bonds. Provides sample bequest language on its website.
3. Membership Dues: Individual Membership at $75/year; Organizational Membership on a sliding scale ($95–$440/year based on operating budget); Provisional Membership on sliding scale ($160–$375/year); Corporate Membership at $1,000/year; Small Business Membership at $500/year.
4. Professional Training Fees: Free or low-cost training for members and non-members. Corporate in-person workshop trainings are fee-based on a sliding scale, with discounts for ACADV Corporate Members. Training includes Law Enforcement (CLEST-certified), DVIP, Health Professionals, Cosmetologists (Cut It Out), College/University speakers, Corporate, and Faith-Based formats.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

ACADV is a 501(c)(3) statewide umbrella coalition that supports and holds accountable approximately 20 member domestic violence shelter programs across Arkansas's 75 counties. It delivers professional training (law enforcement CLEST-certified, healthcare, corporate), maintains an Order of Protection online portal, a shelter locator map, a Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) provider directory, safety planning resources, and the Laura's Law lethality assessment framework. The organization advocates for legislative reform and provides digital infrastructure connecting survivors to services.

Product overview

ACADV operates as a coalition organization rather than a traditional SaaS product company. Its primary digital offerings include an Orders of Protection Online Portal that helps survivors file legal petitions, a Shelter Locator Map for finding Arkansas domestic violence services, Professional Training Programs (delivered via Skyprep and live webinars), Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) provider directory with recognized curricula, Safety Planning Resources, Laura's Law Lethality Assessment tools, and Membership Programs. ACADV also provides Health Impacts resources and maintains a 2024 Domestic Violence Homicide Tracker. The organization functions as a membership-based coalition supporting shelters, law enforcement, and service providers across Arkansas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Orders of Protection Online Portal Self-service online portal that guides survivors through completing a Petition for Order of Protection in Arkansas, generating required legal documents (Petition, Affidavit, Domestic Relations Cover Sheet, Confidential Information Sheet, Law Enforcement information) and emailing them to the user for filing with the circuit clerk.
• Shelter Locator Map Interactive Arkansas map and directory that helps survivors locate the nearest of approximately 20 member domestic violence shelters by county, listing hotline numbers, office numbers, addresses, and websites for each shelter.
• Professional Training Programs Free and low-cost training programs for law enforcement (CLEST certified), health professionals, cosmetologists (Cut It Out program), colleges/universities, corporate entities, and faith-based organizations covering domestic violence recognition, trauma-informed response, lethality assessment, and best practices for supporting survivors. Delivered via live webinars, in-person workshops, and the Skyprep LMS.
• Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) Provider Directory Statewide directory of certified Domestic Violence Intervention Program providers (e.g., Arkansas Counseling & Wellness, ACDRC, SAFE, DVP) offering 26-week psycho-educational family violence intervention programs based on recognized evidence-based curricula including the Duluth Model, STOP Domestic Violence Program, and Family Peace Initiative.
• Safety Planning Resources Comprehensive downloadable safety planning checklists and guidance for survivors covering explosive incidents, preparing to leave, staying safe at home, navigating protection orders, and remaining safe in public or at work.
• Laura's Law Lethality Assessment Program Lethality assessment framework and educational resources supporting Laura's Law (enacted May 2023), which requires Arkansas police officers responding to domestic violence incidents to ask standardized risk-evaluation questions and present survivors with Laura's Card listing their rights and contact information for local prosecutors and shelters.
• Membership Programs Tiered coalition membership program including Individual ($75/yr), Organizational (sliding scale $95-$440/yr based on budget), Provisional ($160-$375/yr), Corporate ($1,000/yr), and Small Business ($500/yr) tiers, providing on-site monitoring, training access, technical assistance, legislative input, Clothesline/Silent Witness Project access, and Domestic Peace Funds eligibility.
• Health Impacts of Domestic Violence Educational Resources Educational resource library documenting the physical, mental, and reproductive health impacts of domestic violence, including downloadable flyers, statistics, and reference materials for stakeholders, healthcare providers, and survivors.
• 2024 Domestic Violence Homicide Tracker Public tracker documenting domestic violence-related deaths in Arkansas during 2024, listing 42 total deaths with victim names, dates, locations, and circumstances to inform policy and public awareness.

Quantifiable outcome

• ACADV's Laura's Law lethality assessment, enacted in May 2023, requires Arkansas police officers responding to domestic violence incidents to evaluate victim risk using a standardized set of questions, alerting the legal system to the degree of risk and prompting greater safety interventions.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Arkansas Criminal Justice InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023ACADV collaborates with the Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute on Laura's Law implementation. The CJI website hosts official information about Laura's Law and the lethality assessment protocol that requires Arkansas police officers responding to domestic violence incidents to ask standardized risk-evaluation questions and present victims with Laura's Card listing their rights and contact information for local prosecutors and shelters.
• Arkansas Counseling & WellnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a recommended Domestic Violence Intervention Program (DVIP) provider by ACADV. Offers a 26-week psycho-educational family violence intervention program guided by Licensed Mental Health Professionals, based on proven research and evidence-based curriculums. Classes available at their Arkansas location.
• ACDRC (Arkansas Community Dispute Resolution Centers, Inc.)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a recommended DVIP provider by ACADV. Located at 3805 West 12th Street, Suite 201, Little Rock, AR 72204. Provides evidence-based DVIP classes on Tuesday/Thursday evenings (5:30–7:00pm) and Saturdays (10:00–11:30am), with customizable schedules upon request.
• SAFE (Support for Families in Crisis)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a recommended DVIP provider by ACADV. Provides a 26-week psycho-educational family violence intervention program designed to disrupt the cycle of violence. Classes offered live virtually via Zoom in English and Spanish on a weekly basis by trained facilitators.
• Domestic Violence Prevention, Inc. (DVP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerListed as a recommended DVIP provider by ACADV. Located in Texarkana, TX 75501 (serving Arkansas border communities). Their mission is to break the cycle of violence by providing safe alternatives, education, counseling, and support services to clients and their children.
• Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, Victim Justice Assistance ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA subgrant agreement funder supporting the Arkansas State Victims Assistance Academy (AVAA) Initiative, administered in collaboration with the University of Arkansas, the Crime Victims Assistance Association of Arkansas, and a multi-agency Academy Steering Committee. This partnership enables ACADV to co-host the AVAA Foundational Academy virtual training.
• University of ArkansascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerACADV collaborates with the University of Arkansas as a partner in the Arkansas State Victims Assistance Academy (AVAA) Initiative. The university, through representatives such as Kiah Hall ([email protected]), provides administrative coordination for the AVAA Foundational Academy training program.
• Crime Victims Assistance Association of Arkansas (CVAAA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the AVAA Initiative multi-agency Academy Steering Committee, collaborating with ACADV, the University of Arkansas, and state agencies to deliver the Arkansas Victim Assistance Foundational Academy.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Broad incumbents

• National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV): National advocacy organization for domestic violence victims, listed as a national partner context for ACADV. Operates at the federal policy and public-awareness level rather than direct service.
• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National umbrella organization for state and territorial domestic violence coalitions, including ACADV's peer coalitions. Represents the broader category in which ACADV operates.

Direct peers

• Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Statewide Illinois coalition against domestic violence with member programs, training, and advocacy functions. Directly comparable structure to ACADV.
• Texas Council on Family Violence: Statewide Texas coalition serving as the membership-based umbrella for family violence programs, providing training, advocacy, and member shelter standards. Directly comparable statewide coalition structure to ACADV.
• Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): Pennsylvania's statewide coalition against domestic violence, providing training, policy advocacy, and member shelter network support. Closely analogous organizational model to ACADV.
• Ohio Domestic Violence Network: Statewide Ohio coalition providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy for member DV programs. Closely analogous structure and function to ACADV.
• Washington State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: Washington State coalition providing training, advocacy, and member shelter network support. Operates the same coalition-of-shelters model as ACADV.
• California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: California's statewide domestic violence coalition providing policy advocacy, training, and member shelter support. Mirrors ACADV's coalition-of-programs structure.
• New York State Coalition Against Domestic Violence: New York State domestic violence coalition providing training, policy advocacy, and member program support. Direct state-level peer to ACADV's coalition model.

Emerging players

• Futures Without Violence: National health and domestic violence organization that develops training curricula (including healthcare DV training models) used by coalitions like ACADV. Adjacent rather than directly competing.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ACADV
• Instagraminstagram.com/arkansascoalitionagainstdv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/arkansas-coalition-against-domestic-violence

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

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