Today's teens are continually subjected to peer pressure, bullying, media, technology, and a great deal of stimulus to their minds and bodies, but are they receiving the tools to keep them safe and in healthy relationships?  Operation Care is launching a new program to address these issues with youth age 12 - 18 in a fun and informative format. The program dubbed "GO!" focuses on providing youth with the tools to help prepare them for the future, and the skills to prevent bullying, sexual assault, drugs, and all types of violence.

 

31golfers enjoyed a beautiful day on Friday, June 22nd at Castle Oaks Golf Club in Ione. The tournament, sponsored by Bank of Amador was a great success and  over $3,000 was raised to support Operation Care. Photo above is of Operation Care staff, volunteers and Bank of Amador Employees.  Thank you for your wonderful support!  

Karyn Perry, Program Specialist

For the next few issues, we will continue to spotlight members of our staff.

Karyn Perry

 

"I work with some really amazing people here at Operation Care. It's been said among us several times that we all work here for a unique reason.  Although all of us have a distinctive drive that pushes to do what we do, we all share the common denominator of the desire to serve.  At the end of this month, I will have been here for a year.  It's been a year of learning and exploring-learning what it takes to try and help someone along in their goals from point a to b, and sometimes even z, and exploring new ways of achieving those goals on an individual basis.  I work here because through it all, hearing a smile in someone's voice that used to only sound of fear and regret makes it all worth it.  I work here because the sound of one smile can negate the sound of 10 tears".

Karyn joined Operation Care in July 2011 as a Program Specialist. Her job is to help victims of domestic violence or sexual assault by providing one-on-one peer counseling and support services such as assistance with the restraining order process, court accompaniment and advocacy.  Karyn earned AA degrees in Administration of Justice and Social and Behavior Science and is currently working on her BS degree in Criminal Justice and Child Development.

 

Thank you Karyn for the great inspiration you have been over the past year, and congratulations on one year of service to survivors!

 

If you or someone you know needs help, dial 911 or call the 24-hour crisis line at 209-223-2600 or (800) 675-3392. Operation Care provides safe shelter for women, men, and children, as well as counseling, support services, crisis intervention, education, and referrals. For more information, to make a contribution, or to volunteer your services, please call 209-223-2897.   

 

A domestic violence support group is held every Tuesday at 10:00 and drop-in's are encouraged. Call 223-2897 for details. 

   

Related web sites:

 

Operation Care: http://www.operationcare.org
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
http://calcasa.org/
California Partnership to End Domestic Violence: http://www.cpedv.org