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Programs & ServicesPrograms & ServicesCommunity OutreachCommunity Outreach

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Crisis Intervention CounselorCrisis Intervention Counselor

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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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