Conversations brought to you by hope and healing.
CVIC Dove Talks is grant-funded YouTube channel devoted to opening up dialogue that educates, informs and inspires safer tomorrows.
CVIC Dove Talks features regular conversations with donors, community partners, CVIC employees, state legislators, and more.
Learn more about our goals, ways you can help, and educate yourself about your community.
Have a question or an idea for a Dove Talks episode topic?
We’d love to hear from you! Contact our team today.
Featured videos
News from CVIC
-
CVIC Launches Survivor-Focused Financial Support Group
According to the National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV), 99% of domestic violence (DV) cases involve financial uncertainty. It’s a big issue, and one CVIC aims to address directly in Grand Forks County with the new Economic Empowerment Support Group (EESG). Launched in June 2026, EESG is a free, eight-week program for participants in… Read more »
-
Altru CEO Todd Forkel joins CVIC board of directors, advances community health partnerships
Altru Chief Executive Officer Todd Forkel has joined the Community Violence Intervention Center’s volunteer board of directors. Forkel has been the CEO of Altru since 2022 and has more than 35 years of experience in executive healthcare management. “Todd’s personal commitment as well as his vast leadership experience within the health care space are an… Read more »
-
Dr. Amy Geinert joins CVIC Board, bringing public education expertise
Dr. Amy Geinert has joined the board of directors at Community Violence Intervention Center (CVIC), bringing decades of experience supporting students and families. Dr. Geinert’s appointment to the volunteer board brings valuable insight into student behavioral health and school partnerships, helping guide the organization’s strategic direction. Dr. Geinert, a long-time school counselor and educator, currently… Read more »
-
CVIC’s Rural Safety Team Gears Up For Larimore Days
Community Violence Intervention Center team members have reserved a booth at Larimore Days this weekend so they can share information about violence prevention and education services in rural North Dakota. The CVIC team will host their table starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday. “Larimore Days is a wonderful opportunity to connect with members of our… Read more »
-
Halfway there: Our community is Meeting the Moment
The incredible generosity of our community continues to amaze us! Our goal is to raise $500,000 by July 31 to keep services strong and accessible—right when they’re needed most. Today, we are overjoyed to share that we have met—and surpassed—the halfway mark, raising more than $260,000! Protecting these vital services does not only affect the… Read more »
-
CVIC client Kyle Jarvis named North Dakota Today’s Nice Person of the Week
We are proud to celebrate Kyle Jarvis, a prior client, current member of our Survivors Advisory Panel and longtime champion of our mission, for being recognized as North Dakota Today’s Nice Person of the Week. Kyle’s story is one of hope, which to Kyle stands for “Hold On. Pain Ends.” As a young teen, Kyle… Read more »
