ARTICULATING OUR BELIEFS AND VALUES

After creating a shared vision, Casey Gwinn shared the Guiding Principles for the Family Justice Center Movement and engaged the participants in a discussion about shared values and beliefs. He expressed shared values and beliefs are crucial to an effective collective impact initiative like a Family Justice Center and there must be consensus that will drive the Center and form the foundation for its operation, sustainability and success. Participants were instructed to conduct small group discussions and record their answers to Casey's prompt on beliefs and values: “What will be your shared values and beliefs to help ground and guide the development and operations of the Center?”

CASEY GWINN, ALLIANCE FOR HOPE

Non-judgmental Transparency Kind-hearted

Respect Appreciate differences Treating everyone with respect & dignity Truth Generous attentiveness Responsibility Every agency/partner is valued

Patient Inviting welcome Hope agents Willing to listen Honor Commitment Action oriented agency participation Show humility to everyone Survivor-driven framework Equality for everyone Dedication to Collaboration Client focused BELIEFS AND VALUES:

Integrity Inclusion Embracing vulnerability Sharing data, space, funding & resources Compassion Welcoming and Affirming Survivors feel safe and secure Stronger Together Teamwork Focused on Justice and Equity Service driven, centered Empowering survivors and staff Purpose driven Meeting people who and where they are Being trustworthy Partnering for success Respecting one another’s workspace Strengths focused Embracing diversity Trauma informed approach Nurturing all Responsive to changing needs Open and effective communication

Respect confidentiality Unity in purpose Commitment to shared resources

Fostering Hope in clients and coworkers Accountability to common goals Improving every life we touch Honoring Choices Clear expectations Growth mindset

Honesty Literacy