Post on 01-Apr-2015
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Programs & ServicesPrograms & ServicesCommunity OutreachCommunity Outreach
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Mission & VisionHistoryServicesMy Role
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Provide effective and accessible services to individuals and families in Placer County who experience sexual assault and/or family violence, to be a proactive and visible source of related intervention, education and prevention services to the community
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Every woman, man and child has the basic right to lead a violence-free life. Thanks to PEACE for Families, victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in Placer County have someone to turn to.
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Idea began from college term paper1974-Placer Awareness House1978-Auburn Woman’s Center1982-Non profit status & changed name to Placer Women’s Center1994-PEACE for Families formed in Roseville
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1997-Placer Women’s Center and PEACE for Families merged as one agency with help of United Way2001-Board of Director adopted official name of PEACE for FamiliesPlacer Extends a Caring Environment
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24 Hour Crisis Line24 Hour Crisis Line
Confidential 24 hour Crisis Line
1-800-575-5352
Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Peer Counseling, Information, Support & Referrals
Emergency Safe HouseEmergency Safe House
For battered women & children up to 90 daysSecure and confidential locationServices provided include:
Peer counseling, ongoing advocacy, case management, legal services, daily empowerment classes, therapy, childcare
6 Month Recovery and 6 Month Recovery and Transitional Housing Transitional Housing ProgramProgram
After successful graduation from Safe House ProgramSubstance abuse prevention & continuation of all aspects of the standard Safe House DV Program
Supportive Housing Supportive Housing ProgramProgram
Eligible to Safe House Program graduatesProgram includes case management, advocacy, life skills, budget training, ongoing therapy, & rental assistance
Legal ServicesLegal Services
Offered in Auburn & RosevilleTemporary Restraining OrdersGood CauseSafe at HomeCourt AccompanimentLegal Clinic at Roseville office
Thursday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Therapy ProgramsTherapy Programs
Provided to all victims of DV/Sexual Assault
Individual, family & children’s play therapySliding fee scale
Weekly DV Support GroupRoseville-Monday 9-10:30AM (in Spanish)Roseville-Wednesday 6-7:30PMAuburn-Friday 10-11:30AM
Sexual Assault Response Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)Team (SART)
Law enforcementForensic examinersPEACE for Families counselors SART Advocate
Sexual Assault Response Sexual Assault Response Team (SART)Team (SART)
Provide immediate & follow up services to victims of all ages
MedicalAdvocacyCriminal justice
Volunteer SART advocates provide 24/7 response
Community Outreach Community Outreach ProgramProgram
Throughout Placer CountyTraining and presentations on:
Domestic ViolenceSexual AssaultTeen Dating ViolenceDrug Facilitated Rape
Community Outreach Community Outreach ProgramProgram
Presented to:Large/small groupsService agenciesNon-profit agenciesSchoolsBusinessesChurch groupsCommunity organizations/events
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WhyTo honor my motherHelp women with their job search/interview skills
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HowKnown about the agency for yearsVolunteer FairCompleted CIT training Spring 2008
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ResponsibilitiesHelped Clinical Manager Work in Auburn & Roseville officesSART AdvocateDV Drop In OutreachWherever the need is and I am available
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What have I learned?How widespread this problem isWonderful, dedicated employees & volunteersHow many resources are available to familiesI never stop learning from clients
We’re Here To HelpWe’re Here To HelpCONFIDENTIAL
24-HOUR CRISIS LINE1-800-575-5352
Program LocationsAuburn Office
337 Commercial St. Suite #200173 Court St. Wheelchair Access
530-885-0443Roseville Office408 Folsom Rd.916-773-7273
www.peaceforfamilies.org
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Thank You!!Thank You!!
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