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12 people are interested
C-A-T-S 15th Annual Victory for Victims Run/Walk
ORGANIZATION: Dignity Health Center for Assault Treatment Services
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12 people are interested
Commemorating 20 years of service, the Center for Assault Treatment Services (C * A * T * S) is a program of Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital. C * A * T * S is the only 24-hour/7-day-per-week program in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valley’s providing forensic medical evidentiary examinations and interviews at no cost to child and adult victims of sexual and domestic violence.
C * A * T * S’ 15 th Annual "Victory for Victims" Walk/Run is taking place on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Lake Balboa, at Woodley Park in Van Nuys, CA. This event serves as the sole fundraising event supporting C * A * T * S, which provides compassionate and comprehensive care to child and adult victims of sexual assault and abuse through a coordinated collaborative effort where victims can begin the healing and recovery process. Since 1997, C * A * T * S has provided a safe and supportive environment to over 14,607 children or adults affected by sexual or domestic violence.
We are in need of Race Day Volunteers to assist as Course Workers, who will help to ensure a tremendous event. All event proceeds beneift C * A * T * S. Your support will further our ability to provide for child and adult victims of sexual and domestic violence. Together we can help break the silence and stop the abuse.
Thank you for considering our request... we believe that you cannot light the way for others without brightening your own path!
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About Dignity Health Center for Assault Treatment Services
Location:
8210 Etiwanda Avenue, Reseda, CA 91335, US
Mission Statement
Our vision is of a world in which every child and adult is free of abuse, neglect and exploitation and able to achieve his or her full potential for a health filled, responsible and productive life.
Description
Every two minutes someone is sexually assaulted and every nine seconds a woman is assaulted or beaten in the U.S.
The Center for Assault Treatment Services (C⋅A⋅T⋅S) of Dignity Health - Northridge Hospital Medical Center is a member of the 24-hour/7-day per-week Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) program in the San Fernando and Santa Clarita Valleys that provides support for sexually and domestically abused women and children.
C⋅A⋅T⋅S’ mission is to provide compassionate, comprehensive care to victims of domestic and sexual assault and child victims of sexual abuse in a supportive and comforting environment. C⋅A⋅T⋅S treats approximately 1,000 children and adults for sexual abuse and assault as well as domestic violence each year.
The C⋅A⋅T⋅S team trains thousands of community leaders in mandated child abuse reporting guidelines. The program’s four service components help victims begin the recovery process while providing law enforcement with evidence to assist with the investigation process.
- Referrals to a patient advocate for short-term and long-term counseling
- Forensic interviews
- Medical examinations in a supportive environment with state-of-the-art equipment
- Outreach and training
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Lake Balboa at Woodley Park (Site 1)Van Nuys, CA 91406
DATE POSTED
March 20, 2017
SKILLS
- Outdoor Recreation
- Event Management
- Customer Service
- Operations
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 13
- 5:30 am - 12:30 pm
- Children and youth 13 years old - 18 years old must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.