Permanent sub-committees shall be established by the Steering Committee.

1.  Education and Training: to look at the training needs within the community for professionals and general public; to support, sponsor and coordinate specific educational events.

2.  Membership: to review the Steering Committee membership and general membership prior to the AGM; to recommend recruitment from geographical areas and community sectors not currently represented; to keep a list of persons interested in sitting on the Steering Committee. The secretary should be part of this sub-committee.

3.  Protocol: to oversee community protocol training and the revision of the protocol every other year.

4.  Child and Youth: to develop an Integrated System of Care for children and youth exposed to violence; to develop wrap around model, Share research/best practices and to identify gaps in community services for this population; to participate in the development of web-based networking opportunities.

Each sub committee will elect a Chair, take minutes and that Chair or delegate will report back to the Steering Committee. The Steering Committee may establish other sub-committees from time to time throughout the year in response to a specific need or project.

For review of the organizational documents an ad hoc committee will be struck. This will only take place when changes are required, or whenever it is deemed by the Steering Committee that a review is in order.