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Dial 211 from any pay phone (and most other phones) in Contra Costa County to reach the Contra Costa Crisis Center
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Introducing the STAND in PRIDE Project
The STAND in Pride project is a collaboration between the Rainbow Community Center (RCC), STAND! For Families Free of Violence and Community Violence Solutions (CVS). The goal of the project is to improve services for LGBTQ survivors of interpersonal violence: domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking; to educate the community on domestic violence in LGBTQ relationships and sexual assault among same-sex and/or transgender partners.
What is Interpersonal Violence?
IPV is a contemporary term that acknowledges intersections of violence. Violence can overlap (a person experiences sexual assault as part of a hate crime). IPV is quite simply violence (either physical, or threatened) that occurs between human beings. Think of it as the umbrella term, and underneath the umbrella would be domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, hate crime violence, sexual harassment, stalking, etc.
Domestic Violence
IPV is a complex issue. See our definition: What is Domestic Violence?
What is Sexual Assault?
Defining sexual assault is one of the first steps in stopping it. See our definition: What is Sexual Assault?
What services does Stand In Pride offer?
Interpersonal Violence (IPV) Advocate at RCC is available to provide:
- Advocacy (including court accompaniment)
- Safety planning
- Assistance seeking legal, medical, housing, and social services
- To talk with you in a caring, supportive setting about your relationship.
Advocate is available to meet with you to:
- Talk about your relationship and your feelings
- Accompaniment of court and welfare offices
- Provide advocacy and case management
- Safety planning and risk management
How do I contact an advocate or get more information?
To contact an advocate directly:
Meredith Webb
Sexual Assault Advocate
510.815.4528
saliason@rainbowc.org
For general information (such as technical assistance, brochures & presentations) please contact outreach workers:
Rainbow Community Center
Mercedes Gibson
925.692.0090 x 312
mercedes@rainbowcc.org
Jimmy Gale
925.692.0090 x 310
jimmy@rainbowcc.org
Community Spot Light Presents
The Gay Mens Domestic Violence Project
Get into the GMDVP - a story of triumph since it was founded by a survivor of domestic abuse! Check out the fun video below!
The Gay Men’s Domestic Violence Project is a grassroots, non-profit organization founded by a gay male survivor of domestic violence and developed through the strength, contributions and participation of the community.
