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Strategic Initiatives

Through collaboration with community partners, the Strategic Initiatives section combats domestic violence, sexual assault, unhealthy youth relationships, human trafficking, and ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. We achieve this mission through prevention, training, community awareness, and enhancing services for the overall well-being of those we serve.
Initiative Overview
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January: Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The City of Phoenix Human Trafficking Task Force works to address and combat Human Trafficking through a workplan called the Compass Plan.
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February: Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month
The Strategic Initiatives team works closely with youth-serving organizations and high schools to provide education on healthy relationships.
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April: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Strategic Initiatives team raises awareness about Sexual Violence, educates communities, provides resources, and supports survivors.
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October: Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Paint Phoenix Purple is the City of Phoenix's initiative to raise awareness for domestic violence.
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December: HIV/AIDS Awareness Month
The City of Phoenix is part of the global initiative Fast Track Cities with the goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.
Partner with us:
The Strategic Initiatives team has several partnership opportunities for businesses, organizations, school districts, and the community.
- Community/school awareness presentation
- Staff trainings and train-the-trainer
- Resource fairs
- Awareness-themed local sporting events
- Item drives
Contact Us
Call 602-262-4946, TTY 7-1-1