The DVC is a committee based on Catholic Social Teaching with the intent to encourage religious leaders and congregations to improve their skills in understanding and responding to domestic abuse. The DVC strives to promote justice and to cultivate trust by fostering a culture of respect and empowerment for victims by building a skilled support network comprised of faith leaders and parishioners. DVC works to increase understanding of the concerns voiced by victims and to respond to those concerns in a way that reflects Catholic social values.