By collaborating with public and private organizations, by disseminating knowledge, and by advocating for effective policies & programs, the IFVS serves as a catalyst for the elimination of all forms of Domestic Violence.

To fulfill this mission, the Institute performs the following:

 

- Research family violence as it occurs in all age groups, including children, adults, and the elderly.

- Identify and explore related research domains, including supervised visitation, homelessness, and women's issues.

- Disseminate the findings of this research at the local, state, national, and international levels.

- Evaluate the effectiveness of family violence interventions.

- Support the development of innovative programs for reducing family violence.

- Analyze legislation addressing family violence issues.

- Develop curricula that strengthen social work studies on family violence.

- Providing continuing education and training opportunities to those working in agencies which provide interventions to those experiencing family violence.

- Serve as a regional clearinghouse on resources related to family violence.

- Collaborate with the courts and community organizations on family violence concerns.