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PEACE for Families. Programs & Services Community Outreach Roberta L Malkin Crisis Intervention Counselor. PE. Mission & Vision History Services My Role. PEACE for Families.
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PE Mission & Vision History Services My Role PEACEfor Families
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 PE PEACE for Families-Mission
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. PE PEACE for Families-Agency Vision
PE PEACE for Families-History • Idea began from college term paper • 1974-Placer Awareness House • 1978-Auburn Woman’s Center • 1982-Non profit status & changed name to Placer Women’s Center • 1994-PEACE for Families formed in Roseville
PE PEACE for Families-History • 1997-Placer Women’s Center and PEACE for Families merged as one agency with help of United Way • 2001-Board of Director adopted official name of PEACE for Families • Placer Extends a Caring Environment
24 Hour Crisis Line • Confidential 24 hour Crisis Line 1-800-575-5352 • Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Peer Counseling, Information, Support & Referrals
Emergency Safe House • For battered women & children up to 90 days • Secure and confidential location • Services provided include: • Peer counseling, ongoing advocacy, case management, legal services, daily empowerment classes, therapy, childcare
6 Month Recovery and Transitional Housing Program • After successful graduation from Safe House Program • Substance abuse prevention & continuation of all aspects of the standard Safe House DV Program
Supportive Housing Program • Eligible to Safe House Program graduates • Program includes case management, advocacy, life skills, budget training, ongoing therapy, & rental assistance
Legal Services • Offered in Auburn & Roseville • Temporary Restraining Orders • Good Cause • Safe at Home • Court Accompaniment • Legal Clinic at Roseville office • Thursday 9:00AM-11:00AM
Therapy Programs • Provided to all victims of DV/Sexual Assault • Individual, family & children’s play therapy • Sliding fee scale • Weekly DV Support Group • Roseville-Monday 9-10:30AM (in Spanish) • Roseville-Wednesday 6-7:30PM • Auburn-Friday 10-11:30AM
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) • Law enforcement • Forensic examiners • PEACE for Families counselors • SART Advocate
Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) • Provide immediate & follow up services to victims of all ages • Medical • Advocacy • Criminal justice • Volunteer SART advocates provide 24/7 response
Community Outreach Program • Throughout Placer County • Training and presentations on: • Domestic Violence • Sexual Assault • Teen Dating Violence • Drug Facilitated Rape
Community Outreach Program • Presented to: • Large/small groups • Service agencies • Non-profit agencies • Schools • Businesses • Church groups • Community organizations/events
Involvement with PEACE for Families • Why • To honor my mother • Help women with their job search/interview skills
Involvement with PEACE for Families • How • Known about the agency for years • Volunteer Fair • Completed CIT training Spring 2008
Involvement with PEACE for Families • Responsibilities • Helped Clinical Manager • Work in Auburn & Roseville offices • SART Advocate • DV Drop In • Outreach • Wherever the need is and I am available
Involvement with PEACE for Families • What have I learned? • How widespread this problem is • Wonderful, dedicated employees & volunteers • How many resources are available to families • I never stop learning from clients
We’re Here To Help CONFIDENTIAL 24-HOUR CRISIS LINE 1-800-575-5352 Program Locations Auburn Office 337 Commercial St. Suite #200 173 Court St. Wheelchair Access 530-885-0443 Roseville Office 408 Folsom Rd. 916-773-7273 www.peaceforfamilies.org
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