YOU ARE INVITED FREE 3D Cycle of Violence Exhibit October 8th - 25th 8:00 am - 5:00 pm 619 New York Ranch Rd. Open to the public |
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SAVE THE DATE!
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Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 6:00pm
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THANK YOU
BLUE SHIELD
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MARY KAY
Operation Care was recently granted awards from the Blue Shield of California Foundation and from the Mary Kay Foundation. Both of these grants are for core domestic violence services. This funding will be used to enhance our prevention education and shelter programs. Thank you to both of these amazing foundations for recognizing and helping survivors of violence.
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Donation Options
Donate Online
Monthly Credit Card debits
Set up an endowment or bequest
Donate a car/boat/plane
Donate your old cell phones
orconsider making a donation to Operation Care in honor or in memory of a loved one. A gift card will be mailed to the person you honor in recognition of your contribution. This is a wonderful way to recognize a friend or family member while providing hope to those most vulnerable in our county.
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 PEACE Begins at HOME
Peace - It's an idea many of us hold dear. But for some families in our community - it just isn't the case. For too many, home is not a place of peace, refuge and safety, but rather, a place where partners use violence and coercion to maintain power and control. Read more below. October is
Domestic Violence Awareness Month
See below for various activities throughout the month.
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Staff Spotlight - Anna Garcia
 | Anna Garcia
Shelter Specialist |
Anna came to Operation Care in 2011 as an intern while she was earning her AA in Criminal Justice from Heald College. She was hired as a Shelter Specialist earlier this year.
"I work for Operation Care because I want to make a difference. I like to help people, and working for Operation Care allows me to help all kinds of people. My role as Safe house staff is important because I help to provide our clients with a safe place to work on moving forward in their lives".
As a Shelter Specialist, Anna is responsible for working with the women and children residing in the Safe House, including one-on-one peer counseling, parenting classes, self-esteem, budgeting, and job preparation.
Anna is currently working on her Bachelors in Criminal Justice with a minor in Psychology at American Public University.
Thanks for the great work, Anna!
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Say Something. Do Something. Take Action
Domestic violence and abuse can be verbal, physical, sexual, emotional, psychological or financial.The subject of domestic violence is often kept very silent. Family, friends and neighbors are often afraid to rock the boat by taking action. Operation Care's goal is to bring this issue into the open and bring the community together in a collective commitment to end the violence.
"We are asking people to take action," said Tammie Crabtree, Executive Director of Operation Care, "not only by wearing a purple ribbon or visiting one of our exhibits, but by speaking out."
Physical violence can escalate over time, and can even end in death. Children living in an abusive household will carry the scars from their childhood into adulthood. "The only way to stop the violence is to not tolerate it," said Tammie. "Say something. Do something. If you witness a friend or loved one in an abusive situation, confront them. Tell them it is not OK to be verbally, physically, or emotionally abused, and that there is help available to them. If you find yourself in a violent relationship, don't stay, get help."
Operation Care has a 24-hour crisis line (209-223-2600) and all calls are strictly confidential. Peer counselors are always available to help with safe shelter, a safety plan, a temporary restraining order, or just to listen.
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FREE 3-D Cycle of Violence Exhibit
The CYCLE OF VIOLENCE is a multi-sensory exhibit, giving visitors the opportunity to see, hear, and experience domestic violence from the victim's perspective. Based upon a real-life 911 phone call, this amazing 3-D exhibit will take viewers on a virtual walk through the stages of the Cycle of Violence: Tension, Honeymoon, and Explosion/Violence.
The exhibit will be open to the public October 8th -October 25th and will be displayed at Operation Care's office, 619 New York Ranch Road in Jackson from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. The exhibit is free, and open to the public.
Please note that this exhibit may contain sensitive material and explicit language therefore it is not suitable for children.
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They're Back!
 The purple people are back! Life-sized purple silhouettes of women, children, men, and even a dog, have been placed at locations throughout the County. The silhouettes each have a different, real life story or situation. Operation Care staff and volunteers have prepared the annual county-wide display, featuring statistics and stories contributed by advocates, clients, and survivors of domestic violence. This display was developed to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence in our community. The largest displays are at the corner of Highway 49 and Old Highway 49/Main Street in Sutter Creek, and at Jon's Pitt Stop at the corner of Highway 49 and Highway 88 in Jackson.
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Purple Ribbon
Baskets containing purple ribbons to wear or tie a on the car antenna will be placed at many local merchants and business offices. The purple ribbon is a unifying symbol of courage, survival, honor, and dedication to ending domestic violence.
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Where to go for Help
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, to volunteer your services, or to obtain purple ribbons for your group, office, or organization, please call 209-223-2897.
More about Domestic Violence:
Operation CareMary Kay Foundation Blue Shield Against Violence Avon Foundation Speak Out Against Violence California Partnership to End Domestic Violence:
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