PEACE for
Families
Programs & Services
Community Outreach
Roberta L Malkin
Crisis Intervention Counselor
PE
PEACE for Families
Mission & Vision
History
Services
My Role
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PEACE for FamiliesMission
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 FamiliesAgency Vision
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.
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PEACE for FamiliesHistory
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 FamiliesHistory
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
PEACE for
Families
Questions?
Roberta L Malkin
Crisis Intervention Counselor
PEACE for
Families
Thank You!!
Roberta L Malkin
Crisis Intervention Counselor