Domestic Violence Program

The Domestic Violence (DV) Program strives to reduce and prevent DV, promote healthy relationships, and empower DV survivors to make choices that lead to safe, healthy, and self-sufficient lives.

Toll Free Crisis Hotline: 1-877-633-1112

Community Resource Center’s DV Program encompasses the operation of Carol’s House (a 24-bed emergency shelter), transitional housing units, and the off-site Transitioning to Independence program, case management and counseling, parenting and other life skills support groups and classes, Education and Outreach Program, and Children’s Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention services.

Domestic Violence Program Manager
Phone: (760) 753-8300, ext. 1318
Email: bahlburg@crcncc.org

Domestic Violence Program – Recent Stats
In 2007, the DV Program provided shelter and/or housing assistance to approximately 225 women and children, handled over 1,100 DV Hotline calls, and provided education and prevention to over 2,500 students.

National studies indicate that 4 women lose their lives to domestic violence every day.

Domestic Violence Program Details
• Carol’s House, an emergency shelter that safely harbors up to 24 women and children who seek a temporary safe haven from their abusers(s) for up to 90 days
• Four on-site transitional housing units, available for a 12-24 month time period
• Transitioning to Independence, which provides rental assistance and continued supportive services for DV survivors for up to six months
• 24-hour, toll-free DV Hotline
• Counseling, case management, parenting classes, group therapy, free legal advocacy, and access to CRC’s Homeless Prevention and Intervention Services
• Education and Outreach Program, through which CRC’s Education and Outreach Coordinator teaches high school and middle school students and the public about healthy relationships and how to identify and avoid DV
• Children’s Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Services, including the Children’s Therapeutic Care Program, which provides therapeutic childcare, counseling, child-centered activities, and support for child victims of DV in a confidential environment
• Youth Prevention and Education Program, which teaches youth how to identify and avoid Teen Relationship Violence (TRV), and how to thrive in healthy relationships
• Individual, group, and family counseling and therapy (free for all shelter residents and open to the community on a sliding scale)

Carol’s House | Children’s Therapeutic Care

Education & Outreach
The Education and Outreach Program’s purpose is to intervene with and prevent domestic violence (DV) by educating organizations and middle and high schools about DV and policies and procedures that promote safe, violence-free environments.

Community Resource Center’s Education and Outreach Program serves area middle and high schools, non-profit, faith-based, and/or community organizations, and hospitals and health clinics. Through the Program, the Education and Outreach Coordinator provides population-specific presentations in English and Spanish, with the help of CRC’s bilingual staff counselor or a translator from the served organization. The outcomes include overall DV awareness and recognition; knowledge of DV incident reporting procedures; and incorporation of key workplace/school procedures and policies that may intervene with or prevent DV.

 

Training & Volunteer Opportunities
DV Training Schedule & Registration | Volunteer