Our Communal Grief Gives us a Shared Path Forward
May 7, 2020
by Deborah Pembrook, Human Trafficking Outreach Manager
So many in our community are experiencing loss. This can be economic, such as the loss of hours, jobs and whole businesses. It can be the loss of routine and...
Our amazing volunteer Advocates!
(pictured above: our Spring 2018 Advocate cohort)
May 6, 2020
by Amber Wasson, Crisis Intervention Services Manager
I would like to take...
So, what's with the denim?
April 30, 2020
by Robyn Guzik, Community Engagement Specialist
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Show up for survivors of abuse on #GivingTuesdayNow
#GivingTuesdayNow is global, and it’s on May 5, 2020. Add it to your calendar now!
We’re asking YOU to show up for survivors. ...
I Believe You
April 23, 2020
by Diana Valle, MCRCC Advocate
Click to view "I Believe You" video message to survivors.
I just moved to Monterey from San Diego 8 months ago, after I graduated from my Master's program and I acquired my very first professional job at CSU Monterey Bay.
While in grad school, I worked for UC San Diego's campus sexual assault resource center. They have a campaign where they promote the phrase, "Violence does not equal love in any...
When screen time happens: Virtual read-aloud options
April 21, 2020
by Erin Ortiz, Community Engagement Specialist
Here’s a picture of my five year old daughter reading a book. I absolutely love when this happens.
However, when I’m trying to get things done and she is just not feeling this way, or like doing anything creative...
For children's sake
April 16, 2020
by Erin Ortiz, Community Engagement Specialist
It is up to us to protect our community's most vulnerable ones. While we shelter in place during this year’s Child Abuse Prevention Month (April), this...
First online book club meeting for Trauma Stewardship
Painting Monterey County Teal!
April 8, 2020
by Robyn Guzik, Community Engagement Specialist
As we complete the first week of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM,) as an agency we...