Mission & Values

Mission & Values

Mission Statement
CORA provides safety, support and healing for individuals who experience abuse in an intimate relationship and educates the community to break the cycle of domestic violence.

Our Values
Client Centered
We are committed to serving the unique needs of each individual, family and community

Mutual Respect and Integrity
We believe mutual respect, compassion and integrity are the basis for healthy relationships

Social Change to End Oppression
We acknowledge current and historical inequities and work towards ending oppression

Honoring Culture and Inclusiveness
We are aware of, and responsive to individual and collective cultural identity

1 in 4 women &
1 in 7 men

Estimated number of people who have experienced severe physical violence by an intimate partner

3.7 million

Estimated number of children who have witnessed domestic violence in the home

$3.6 trillion

Estimated lifetime economic cost of intimate partner violence, including medical costs, lost productivity and criminal justice costs

1,973

Number of domestic violence calls responded to by San Mateo County police in 2021