Modified Oct-09
 -PDF Hello & welcome to the Sacramento domestic violence resource page. Here you will find domestic violence resources for men, women, and families. Included are shelters, counseling and more. We have included words in "blue" that will take you to websites and information that provide additional resources in greater deatail. We hope that these resources will give what you need to get you through your situation. Let us begin here.J Need Domestic Violence resource help and answers today? Email your request to Amber,
our Sacramento Community Family Resources Domestic Violence Resource Specialist Recieve an email or phone call reply by 7:00pm! |
P.O. Box 1798, Sacramento, CA. 95812-1798, Toll Free: 1 (800) 524-4765, Local: (916) 444-7163 You can call the CPEDV phone number and they may be able to refer you to a DV shelter that are not listed in public info. |
My Sister's House 3053 Freeport Blvd., NO. 120, Sacramento, CA. 95818, Business line: (916) 868-7820 24hrs. Multilingual help line: Ph. (916) 428-3271 Provides emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence.
Women Escaping A Violent Environment (W. E. A. V. E.) 1900 K Street, Sacramento, CA. 95811, Business Ph. (916) 448-2321 Crisis Line: (916) 920-2952 Toll Free: 866-920-2952, T.D.D. (916) 443-3715 "Sandra’s original Gender-Inclusive vision was to provide compassionate treatment for the entire family in cases of mutual abuse. What she knew from the heart in 1976 has been verified by three decades of studies – most domestic violence is not a simple matter of a “villain and a victim.”
Peace for Families 408 Folsom Road Roseville CA 95678 Ph. (916) 773-7273 Generally, serves only the Placer county area. For families and their children who are victims of domestic violence. Provides a 60 bed safe house, legal services, crisis counseling, one-on-one therapy and more.
InterTribal Council of California
2755 Cottage Way Ste. #14, Sacramento, CA 95825
Ph. (916) 973-9581
"The ITCC Family Violence Prevention & Services Program provides emergency food, clothing, shelter and transportation services to victims of family violence. Through Family Violence Victim Advocates (FVVA), trained and assisted by ITCC, Native Americans residing in California are provided with emergency services, referrals and workshops for effective education and intervention in Violence Awareness issues."
Local Government & Government assisted agency participating against domestic violence Sacramento Sheriff's Department Domestic Violence Response Team (D.V.R.T.) Ph. (916) 876-5733 "All cases of domestic violence should be reported. If you are a victim of domestic violence, and the crime is occurring, call 9-1-1 immediately. If you are in crisis and need to talk to someone, call the WEAVE Crisis Line at 916.920.2952." |
Sacramento Police Department 5770 Freeport Blvd. Suite 100, Sacramento, CA. 95822 Emergency - 911 Emergency (cell#) (916) 732-0100, Non Emergency (916) 264-5471 There is a program called D.V.P.R.T. - "The Sacramento Police Department and the Department of Human Assistance (DHA) formed the D.V.P.R.T. as a tool for eliminating domestic violence in our community. A DHA social worker will accompany a Sacramento Police Officer at the time of an initial domestic violence call and follow up to provide immediate information regarding prosecution procedures, CalWORKs, financial assistance, mental health, alcohol and drug programs, and domestic violence counseling." |
The Greenbook Initiative Ph. 1-800-52-PEACE This program is designed to work with the professionals who are assisting victims of domestic violence. "Guidelines for Policy and Practice, popularly known as the "Greenbook," which is helping child welfare and domestic violence agencies and family courts work together more effectively to help families experiencing violence." |
Toll Free: 888-7HELPLINE "Our goal is to better understand the experiences of men who are in relationships with women who use violence. Extensive research has shown that men are at risk for sustaining partner violence in their relationships, yet few studies have investigated their experiences, and there are few resources available to such men. This is an under-recognized problem in the United States, and by conducting this research project, we hope to provide much needed information on these men, their relationships, and their needs." |
The Effort's Professional Mental Health Counseling 8233 East Stockton Blvd., Suite D, Sacramento, CA 95828 Ph. (916) 368-3080 Professional short-term counseling in specialized problem areas including domestic violence. Accepts medi-cal, credit cards, EAP and you may telephone for other billing options. |
Mental Health Association 9719 Lincoln Villiage Drive, Suite 407, Sacramento, CA 95827-3331 Information and Referrals Ph. (916) 366-4601 or 366-4600 May provide information and referrals for victims of domestic violence that are reciving mental health services. |
It is important that men are involved in the active prevention of domestic violence. Battered Men - The Hidden Side of Domestic Violence - Help for Battered Men - National and International Resources. Provides a resource listing for battered men's shelters and also provides local listings as well". |
Men Stopping Violence 2785 Lawrenceville Hwy, Ste 112, Decatur, GA 30033 Ph. (404) 270-9894 Toll free: 1-866-717-9317 "Men Stopping Violence is a social change organization dedicated to ending men's violence against women." *Even though this organization is located in GA., it does provide a lot of efforts and resources in preventing domestic violence throughout the United States. |
Mailing address: 1419 S., Jackson St., #103, Seattle, WA 98144 "Men commit most violence, but most men do not commit violence. The majority of men who are not violent are unaware of the potential for their voice and actions to make a difference and remain silent in the face of other men’s violence. In 2000, a Family Violence Prevention Fund (FVPF) study found that one in three men did not actively support community efforts to stop violence against women because no one had asked them to get involved, or they did not know how to help." |
Additional resources for domestic violence. California District Attorneys Association 921 11th Street, Ste. 300, Sacramento, CA 95814 Ph. (916) 443-2017 |
California Department of Justice Attn: Public Inquiry Unit P.O. Box 944255, Sacramento, CA 94244-2550 Ph. (916) 322-3360 or Toll free: 1-800-952-5225 "Facts - Domestic Violence: Other California Department of Justice Programs" |
California Victim Compensation & Government Claims Board P. O. Box 3036, Sacramento, CA 95812-3036 Ph. 1-800-777-9229 |
National Organization for Victim Assistance Ph. 1-800-879-6682 24/7. |
Victim Information and Notification Everyday (V.I.N.E.) VINE Service Number for Sacramento County: 1-800-491-3064 |
Face to Face Program Ph. 1-800-842-4546 |
Give Back a Smile Ph. 1-800-773-4227 |
These Internet resources are for research, study and information to raise awareness of domestic violence. StopViolence.com "StopViolence collects resources about non-repressive responses to a variety of violence, including school shootings, sexual assault,and hate crimes. The underlying belief of StopViolence is that punishment after a crime is not effective crime prevention; a safe and peaceful society requires justice, not overdoses of prison, chain gangs and executions." |
The Common Pattern of Domestic Violence Excellent resource about the patterns and cycle of domestic violence. |
More Information on Domestic Violence Great resource for legal information and assistance in legal issues pertaining to domestic violence. |
Domestic Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships "Domestic Violence in Gay and Lesbian Relationships." |
Great resource for information about gender and gender related issues. |
National Institute of Justice (PDF) "Based on U.S. Census estimates...approximately 1.5 million women and 834,000 men are raped and/or physically assaulted by an intimate partner annually in the United States." |