Domestic violence is the abuse of one person by another person with whom the victim has/had a significant, intimate, or dating relationship.

OUR GOALS

The goals of Domestic Violence Intervention Center are to:

• Help victims of domestic violence and their children become survivors
• Educate the community about domestic violence
• Help stop the cycle of domestic violence

The term abuse includes:

• Verbal attacks
• Emotional abuse
• Physical abuse
• Denial of rights
• Intimidation
• Isolation
• Sexual assault

FREE Services for Victims of Domestic Violence

• 24-hour crisis line (916) 728-7210
• In person crisis intervention
• Short term peer counseling
• Safe house referrals
• Support groups
• Assistance in obtaining emergency food, clothing, and transportation
• Court accompaniment and advocacy
• Hospital accompaniment and advocacy
• Weekly family law legal clinic
• Assistance to victims who are filing their own restraining orders
• Information and referral
• Community education and outreach

We cannot meet these goals without the generous support of the community.

There are many ways you can help:

• Financially – We are a private, non-profit agency. Monetary help is always needed. Your gift is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
• Become a volunteer – There are many areas in which we need volunteer help to meet the growing needs for victim services.
• Wish list donation – The Center has a “wish list” of critical items. Donations of these items directly assist victims in our community. Please contact our office for a current list.

Any and all assistance is greatly appreciated. We need your support to help stop the cycle of violence.