EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S LETTER
It's Time to Talk About It
April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and this year's campaign is focused on youth. It's important for us as parents, caring adults and communities to help set the young people in our lives on the path for a healthy future and support them as they work to create positive change.
Talk to the teens in your life about healthy sexual development and personal boundaries. Intervene and speak up when you see inappropriate behavior. Talk to your friends about it. Start the dialog. Help raise awareness. Please join us for one or more of the activities we have planned during April, and click on some of the links at the bottom of this newsletter to learn more about what you can do to help.
This April, It's time...to talk about it! Read full article to the Ledger Dispatch --Tammie Crabtree Executive Director
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Wear That You Care
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Operation Care is encouraging Amador County residents to participate in raising awareness about Sexual Assault. Get involved by joining in one or more of the activities planned during the month.  April 23rd is Denim Day!
Wear denim in order to raise awareness against rape and sexual violence. Denim Day was established in 1996 when a rape case was overturned by the Italian Supreme Court. In this case, the perpetrator, who had been previously convicted for rape, argued that because the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the rapist take off her pants during her assault, therefore making it consensual. This decision created a widespread campaign known as "Denim Day" in which jeans are worn on the last Wednesday of April to protest sexual violence.
 Wear Teal Color
Baskets filled with teal bracelets, ribbons, and stickers can be found at various locations throughout the county. Spread the word and invite your friends and family to show their support by speaking up against sexual violence. For the locations of the baskets please contact Operation Care at 209.223.2897 or stop by the office at 619 New York Ranch Road in Jackson for FREE awareness items!
 "Why Denim?" T-shirts
To adorn your denim on April 23rd, Operation Care will be providing free Why Denim? T-shirts, while supplies last. Call 223-2897 to reserve your shirt.
Balloon Release
Last but not least, keep a look out for the balloons that will be released to represent the 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men that are sexually assaulted every 2 minutes in the United States. Look to the sky for teal balloons throughout the day. If you see them take a picture and upload on www.facebook.com/operationcare to let everyone know where you saw them.
April is also Child Abuse Prevention Month read more
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Staff Spotlight - Natalie Vetter
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Program Specialist |
A warm welcome to Natalie Vetter as our new Program Specialist. Natalie holds her Bachelor of Arts in child development from Sacramento State and has worked in child care for the past ten years.
"I have wanted to be an advocate for a long time, so when I learned that Operation Care had a position for a Program Specialist I was very excited! I rushed to get my application and resume turned in, and literally jumped for joy when they told me I had been chosen for the position".
As a Program Specialist, Natalie provides individual and group counseling and support services to victims/survivors of domestic violence and their children. Natalie said, "I am so excited to be a part of a team that makes a huge difference in the community. I want to help change as many lives as possible, to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves and to stand up for those who feel trampled and forgotten. I look forward to learning more about my position and bringing awareness and change to the community."
Welcome to Operation Care, Natalie!
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Now Hiring Program Specialist
 Program Specialist - Provides crisis intervention services to victims of domestic violence/sexual assault in Amador County. Must complete 80 hour advocate training and probationary period. Bilingual encouraged to apply. Operation Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Salary DOE. Submit resume and application to: Operation Care., 619 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA, 95642 Please no phone calls. Open Until Filled. Download application here. |
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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, or to volunteer your services, please call 209-223-2897.
More about Sexual Assault:
Operation CareSexual Assault (brochure-Operation Care)No Means No (flyer-Operation Care)National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)More about Domestic Violence: Operation CareBlue Shield Against Violence Avon Foundation Speak Out Against Violence California Partnership to End Domestic Violence:
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