The mission of the Violence Prevention Center is to serve individuals and families in Cook County affected by domestic and sexual violence and to act as a catalyst in building healthy relationships and developing a community where violence is not tolerated.

Violence Prevention Center. Cascade Building, 21 W. 2nd St., Grand Marais, MN 55604.

(218) 387-1262. (218) 387-1237. hope4u@boreal.org. www.violencepreventioncenter.org

VPC staff

There are two full-time advocates on staff Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Our staff have gone through extensive advocacy training and are prepared to assist survivors in getting the help they need to be successful, thriving community members. 
 

 

Lindsey, Director 

Rachael, Program Advocate

Board of Directors

Amanda Weberg (Chair)

Nicole Rice (Vice Chair)

Sue Nordman (Recorder) 

Laurel Wilson

Anne Swallow Gillis

Mike Carlson

Roger Linehan 

Hannah Hoaglund

Bekah Watson

 A Violence Prevention Center board member mentioned at one of our meetings that her board work was one of the most meaningful things she does. 

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Would you like to join us in working to prevent violence and help those that have been subjected to it? 

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We are seeking new board members to help with this critical mission. Please call the VPC office at (218) 387-1262.