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PEACE for Families Programs & Services Community Outreach Roberta L Malkin Crisis Intervention Counselor
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PE Mission & Vision History Services My Role PEACE for Families
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PE 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 PEACE for Families- Mission
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PE 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. PEACE for Families- Agency Vision
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PE 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 PEACE for Families- History
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PE 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 PEACE for Families- History
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24 Hour Crisis Line Confidential 24 hour Crisis Line 1-800-575-5352 Crisis Intervention, Safety Planning, Peer Counseling, Information, Support & Referrals
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Emergency Safe House 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
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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
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Supportive Housing Program Eligible to Safe House Program graduates Program includes case management, advocacy, life skills, budget training, ongoing therapy, & rental assistance
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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
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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
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Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) Law enforcement Forensic examiners PEACE for Families counselors SART Advocate
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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
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Community Outreach Program Throughout Placer County Training and presentations on: Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Teen Dating Violence Drug Facilitated Rape
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Community Outreach Program Presented to: Large/small groups Service agencies Non-profit agencies Schools Businesses Church groups Community organizations/events
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Involvement with PEACE for Families Why To honor my mother Help women with their job search/interview skills
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Involvement with PEACE for Families How Known about the agency for years Volunteer Fair Completed CIT training Spring 2008
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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
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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
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We’re Here To Help 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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PEACE for Families Questions? Roberta L Malkin Crisis Intervention Counselor
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PEACE for Families Thank You!! Roberta L Malkin Crisis Intervention Counselor
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