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100 Who Pledge |
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Peace is an investment
in a better world
For our kids, our elders
and everyone in between ...
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Our Mission & Philosophy
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Our Mission
To end all forms of violence to women and girls, men and boys, and to promote Peace in our homes, schools and communities.
To provide proactive strategies that intervene on the cycle of abuse and violence. We are First Responders who provide culturally relevant services to victims of family violence, abuse and trauma, and to their families. We seek to reduce the impact of domestic violence on children and the next generations.
Philosophy
We Believe in ...
Grass roots Leadership -- decisions made by the people affected by the issue, from the ground up rather than top down.
Commitment to Change -- to identify and eliminate the root of the problem in addition to repairing the damage that is caused by the problem.
Commitment to Diversity -- founded by women from some of the most disenfranchised groups in society, we serve all victims from all walks of life.
Peer-based, women-helping-women mode -- grounded in the notion that being able to empathize, connect with a survivor, and/or relate personally to a survivor’s experience is more important and highly valued.
Education mode -- knowledge is power. If given basic DV information and knowledge about options and resources, victims can find the tools they need in order to escape the emotional trap of abuse.
Empowerment Mode -- an individual can make healthy choices if given adequate tools, a safe environment, and a means by which to have control over their own lives.
Options counseling -- given options and resources. and choices, women can escape abuse.
Posted on Friday, July 27
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Our Herstory
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A Community for Peace began as an all-volunteer grassroots organization in 2000 called the Citrus Heights Women's Center (CHWC). The mission then, was to provide dv information, referral & peer support to victims through a 24-hour crisis line.
In April 2008, the Board sought the expertise of Whitefeather Basinger & Associates, consultants and trainers in the domestic violence and wellness fields. Staffed with 40+ highly trained certified DV Advocates, the crisis line and shelter have provided 24-hour continuous service to date.
As The Domestic Violence Intervention Center, the organization implemented its most proactive innovative program called DVRT-1st Response. Dramatically increasing access to victims in the moment of crisis, non-paid advocates ride with a patrol officer partner to respond to all dv calls for service through CHPD dispatch.
A Community for Peace moves forward with the collaborative philosophy established by DVIC, reflected in our Family Care Center, co-located wrap around services for children and families exposed to domestic violence.
ACFP was awarded State funding by California Emergency Management Agency (Cal-EMA) in March 2011 providing stability for our growth and expansion.
Recognized by the Domestic Violence Prevention Collaborative 2009 for outstanding service, the Chief of Police was recently awarded the prestigious James Q. Wilson Award 2012 for excellence in Community Policing for our DVRT 1st Response partnership.
ACFP was also awarded Best Social Service agency of Citrus Heights.
Posted on Sunday, July 08
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